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Lotus time!
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In a little over a month I will start dividing lotuses and begin selling tubers near the end of March and through May. I will be posting pics from now until then if you are interested in seeing the different varieties. You can contact me here by messaging me, or email me at
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first one is Bai Quinye.
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Are they inside now?
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January 26, 2016, 05:58:12 PM »
Hi Bob. The lotuses are outside in pots with plastic over them.
Today's lotus variety is Ben Gibson!
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January 26, 2016, 07:53:29 PM »
Mine still have at least a few inches of ice over them. However, it's supposed to get up to the 40s over the next few days.
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January 27, 2016, 08:48:03 AM »
Bob, mine are still also in the cold but our temps hit 50 yesterday so our snow has melted. Sorry that last picture was not a good one, but you still get an idea as to what the bloom looks like.
Today's lotus is Bua Loung
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Another beautiful lotus is the Charles Thomas!
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Today's lotus is the outstanding gorgeous swarf sized lotus called Chawan Basu!
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Today's lotus pic is the gorgeous Chinese Double Rose. See my web page for pics of a variety of lotuses. I will be selling them in April so be ready.
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Today's beautiful lotus is the dwarf lotus, Frankly Scarlet.
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This beautiful small lotus is named "Friendly Pink." Such a beautiful striking color!
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Today's lotus is the small growth pattern lotus called Green Maiden.
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Wish that I had more room, Frank.
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I understand, Bob. Wish I had more room also.
Today's lotus is the beautiful Joyful Eyes, a dwarf lotus.
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Today's lotus for viewing is Little Dancing Girl!
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Little Golden Phoenix is a dwarf lotus that is extremely rare. It has a creamy bloom and is a good bloomer!
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I will start dividing the lotuses this next week. Probably will only do three or four since it is still early in the season. The first one will be Bai Qianye. It is a nice dwarf lotus.
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I might also point out that it is a good bloomer. I will be selling the tubers once I have divided the plant.
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beautiful!
My daughter is in Memphis today. They had a wedding in New Orleans and took the opportunity to fly in.
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Memphis is about a 4.5 hours drive from here. Is she staying in Memphis very long?
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they fly home Wednesday :'(
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She has time to go to Graceland and Beale Street in that case.
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They are pretty sophisticated, unlike me! I am sure they have it all planned
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wondering...which is the very easiest lotus for a beginner?
they all look so beautiful. thanks
still super cold here in Minnesota. hard freezes every night. hope to clean the pond and get the fish out soon. andi
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April 05, 2016, 08:25:43 PM »
Momo Botan seems to be among the easiest lotus to keep. from my experience. It would be a nice one to start with.
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How about a Maggie Belle Slocum to bring happiness into your life? Works for me!
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I have to start dividing the lotuses this week! They are starting to "spike," which means they are starting to come up. With the cooler nights this week-end going down to freezing weather I had to cover up the tubs to keep the frost and freeze off of them.
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