White Buddha's Hand Lotus (Bare Root)

Nelumbo nucifera ‘Bai Fo Shou’ — bowl lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber.

Peace and tranquility are a perfect description of 'White Buddha's Hand'. In response to many inquiries from our customers we searched until we found another pure white, single-petal lotus to add to our collection. This lotus can be grown in a very small bowl and proved to be a steady, dependable bloomer. We suggest using the pot-in-pot method when growing this lotus in a pot less than 8" wide - see below.

At a glance

• Flower color: Pure White
• Flower type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals
• Plant height: Exquisite of Bowl Lotus (Micro, Mini), 6"-12" tall
• Container: 6" and wider, 4"-10" deep

As a bowl lotus, this one settles at 2 to 12 inches of water over the crown once established — start a new tuber under 2 to 4 inches and raise the level as it pushes aerial leaves, with the growing tip left uncovered. Pot size, soil and the rest of the method are in the lotus planting instructions.

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Growing it as a micro lotus

This cultivar will also grow as a micro lotus in a smaller container. Add “TO BE GROWN IN SMALL POT” in the comment box at checkout and we will pot it accordingly.