Egyptian bean · Pruning

Egyptian bean · Nymphaea lotus
Also known as: Egyptian lotus; Egyptian water lily; Egyptian white lotus; Indian bean; Indian lotus; Indian water lily; sacred bean; sacred lotus; sacred water lily; white lotus of the Nile; Hungarian lotus; Hungarian waterlily

Grow in undisturbed water in full sun. Plant in baskets in loamy soil with crowns just below soil surface and covered with pea shingle. Position basket so that it is covered by 15-25cm of water; as the plants establish gradually lower the plants to a depth of 50-70cm. Feed during the growing season with aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. Lift and store in a warm greenhouse over winter. See waterlily cultivation for more advice

Watering: Keep crown in shallow water or saturated aquatic soilSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed