Total Number of seeds: 10
Add a touch of serenity and color to your garden with Japanese Bonsai Multicolor Bowl Lotus Seeds! These rare, mini lotus seeds produce stunning multicolored blooms that float gracefully over water, making them ideal for balcony bowls, table-top planters, or small ponds. Perfect for bonsai lovers and home gardeners alike, this lotus is easy to grow, blooms beautifully, and brings a divine charm to any space.
Each Japanese Bonsai Multicolor Bowl Lotus plant forms elegant petals in a mix of pink, white, yellow, and soft purples. The dwarf nature of the plant makes it perfect for small containers, spiritual spaces, or Zen gardens. Whether you're creating a peaceful corner in your home or looking for an exotic gift idea, this sacred lotus variety stands out with its compact elegance and spiritual symbolism. Grow your own divine lotus with ease!
Type of Seed: Non-GMO, Exotic Aquatic Bonsai Lotus
Germination Time: 10–15 days after scarification
Hours of Sunlight Needed: 5–6 hours of direct sunlight
Where to Grow: Bowls, Water Containers, Indoor Water Gardens
Growing Season: Summer and Late Spring
Seed Sowing Depth: 2–3 cm underwater in the soil
Ideal Climate: Warm, tropical to subtropical
Bloom/Plant Height: 25–30 cm (Miniature variety)
Organic Fertilizer Requirements: Light organic aquatic fertilizer every 20 days
Life Span: Perennial (returns every year)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 25–35°C
Blooming/Harvesting Time: 60–80 days from planting
Maintenance Requirements: Moderate
Watering Frequency: Keep container filled with clean, warm water
Ideal Grow Bag Size: Wide-mouthed bowls or shallow tubs, minimum 12-inch width
In India, the Japanese Bonsai Multicolor Bowl Lotus grows best during summer, from March to July. With adequate warmth and direct sunlight, these seeds germinate quickly and bloom within 2–3 months. In southern India, they may grow nearly year-round with proper care and indoor containers.
Use a wide, shallow bowl or tub. Fill the bottom with pond soil or clay mud. Scarify the seed (gently nick the shell), then place it in warm water for sprouting. Once germinated, transfer the seedling into soil underwater. Keep in full sun and maintain clean water.
Preparation: Nick the seed coat with a nail file for faster sprouting
Sowing: Soak seeds in warm water until sprouted, then plant in 3–5 cm of pond mud
Watering: Keep 5–10 cm of water above soil at all times
Germination: 10–15 days after soaking
Transplanting: Transfer to a bowl or water garden once 2–3 leaves appear
Sunlight: Needs direct sunlight at least 5 hours daily
Soil: Use pond mud, clay, or aquatic potting mix
Fertilization: Use slow-release aquatic fertilizer once in 20–30 days
Pruning: Remove dead leaves regularly to maintain health
Support and Spacing: No support required; grow in wide containers
Pest Control: Use neem oil spray if aphids are seen
Disease Prevention: Ensure clean water to prevent fungus or rot
Mulching: Not needed
Harvesting: Enjoy blooms in 2–3 months, remove seed pods if needed
The Japanese Bonsai Multicolor Bowl Lotus is not only a visual delight but also a symbol of peace and purity. The miniature size allows it to be grown in bowls, making it perfect for indoor water features or meditation spaces. Flowers bloom in stunning multi-shades like pink, white, purple, and yellow. Ideal for spiritual settings, gifting, or bonsai lovers.
Perfect for home decor, meditation spaces, balconies
Enhances positive vibes and natural beauty
Excellent choice for bonsai collectors and hobbyists
Used in spiritual rituals and Zen garden themes
Eco-friendly gift idea for plant lovers
Always scarify the seed before soaking
Use clean, chlorine-free water for sprouting and growing
Do not submerge the leaves
Keep container outdoors in sunlight
Avoid growing in cold or shady areas
Problem: Seed not sprouting
Solution: Scarify outer shell and soak in warm water
Problem: Yellowing leaves
Solution: Reduce water level or improve sunlight
Problem: Foul smell from bowl
Solution: Change water weekly and clean the bowl
Local Names: Kamal, Tamara, Nelumbo, Padmam, Pundarika, Tamlapaku, and Pushkar.
Q: Can I grow this lotus indoors?
Yes, in a sunny balcony or near a window with direct sunlight.
Q: How long does it take to bloom?
It usually blooms in 60–80 days from sowing.
Q: Do I need a pond?
No, it grows perfectly in wide bowls, basins, or tubs.
Q: Are these edible lotus seeds?
No, this is an ornamental variety and not intended for culinary use.
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Meghna
Germination mein 9 days lage—par baad mein blooming ekdum gorgeous hua!
Neetu
Flowers ka size small tha, par colors eye-catching the. Water change karna regularly padta hai.
Harshit
Sunlight kam tha toh growth slow hua, lekin phir bhi flower quality acchi thi.
Raj
Bowl selection matter karta hai—wide aur shallow bowl mein perfect bloom aaya.
Renu
Bowl pot mein grow kiya tha, germination slow tha but flowers bilkul divine lage!
Raghav
Seed quality achhi thi—almost 90% germination aaya aur leaves glossy the.
Nikita
Colors kaafi vibrant the! Compost mix aur daily sunlight se full bloom mila 45 days ke andar.
Aditya
Plants thode delicate hote hain—careful handling se hi full bloom milta hai.
Sanjay
Germination average tha but colors unmatched the. First bloom 1 month baad aaya.