Curious About Lotus (Nelumbo) ?
• Thinking about growing native or hybrid lotus -- N. lutea or nucifera cultivars?
This Book Will Answer Your Lotus Questions & Delight Your Eyes
For thousands of years lotuses have fascinated people for their religion, philosophy,
food, research, and ornamental horticulture. This small volume covers almost
everything about Nelumbo -- from seed to tuber to flower to pod. The book is clearly
written and packed with beautiful color photographs. It gives a complete portrait of
this amazing plant, along with help for those who want to grow it.
Table of Contents
• Botanical Background    
• Cultivation
• Landscape Uses            
• Lotus Timeline
• 101 Other Uses             
• Cultural Traditions
• Lore
• Resources  
• Quick Guide for Gardeners
The Lotus: Know It and Grow It
The beautiful book with everything to grow and appreciate lotus (Nelumbo)
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... gorgeous to look at
and compelling to read.  
               Aine Slaubagh
... packed full of useful
tips and very smart ...
will prove invaluable to
those growing lotus.        
               James Allison
Details
• 52 pages; paperback; 8.5"x5.5"
• 110+ full-color photos
• 2007 (reprint 2008) by International Waterlily &
Water Gardening Society (IWGS)
• ISBN 978-0-9794732-0-3
• portion of all sales benefits the IWGS
• $15 each; quantity discounts available
• Click here to BUY NOW with discount pricing
The Lotus: KNow It and Grow It book cover
• Curious about the significance of lotus in Buddhism or other cultures?
• Looking for landscape or container uses of dwarf and full size lotuses?
• Wondering how to propagate lotus from tubers or seeds?
• Need details about when and how to fertilize the Nelumbo in your pond?
• Want information on the pests attacking your lotus leaves or stems?
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medalist in the gardening
/landscaping category for
the inaugural Living Now
Book Awards in 2009.
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