Lotus flower pictured

Lotus is a genus of dicotyledonous plants, a representative of the Lotus family. The lotus flower in the photo looks beautiful and delicate. The lotus is a traditional symbol of purity. This flower is born in muddy swamp water, but it is born clean and spotless. The lotus flower in the photo is widespread in Buddhist art.

Lotus flowers are characterized by a mild, but very pleasant aroma. The growing medium is ponds, artificial reservoirs, containers. It is desirable to provide this flower with full sunlight. For a lotus to bloom, you need a lot of summer heat (three months at 25 degrees). Lotuses do not grow well in the far south and northwest, as it is very hot in these places and the level of humidity is too high.

There are only two wild species of lotus, the rest are hybrid. Lotus flowers have the ability to be open for several days (about three). Some types of lotus can change color. Different species have different plant heights, different foliage shapes, and flowering. Flowers can form anywhere from edge to edge. Plant height is approximately 80 to 180 centimeters. There are also dwarf species, they form flowers ranging in size from 5 to 10 centimeters, but they themselves grow up to 30 centimeters. These flowers are very popular for the purpose of decorating containers. The lotus flower is distinguished by attractive seeds, which, after complete drying, are used for floral decorations.

The pleasant aroma of the foliage and flowers of these plants is widely used in cooking.