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Tenielle Jordison

How to plant lotus seeds – 5 simple steps to grow your own elegant pond centerpiece

The pink lotus flower in bloom in summer in a vast garden pond.

Lotus flowers are some of the most sophisticated pond plants you can grow. Sitting upon the water surface with soft petals, they have the ability to bring an instant feeling of calm to the backyard. But, how exactly do you plant lotus seeds to add them to your pond?

Growing American lotus is easy to get the hang of once these elegant blooms are established. However, growing pond plants from seed can be a little challenging. To plant lotus seeds, you need to follow a few essential steps – it isn't just as easy as planting seeds in soil.

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