Drop Blood Red Lotus live plant
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Rs. 599.00
Regular price
Rs. 999.00
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Drop Blood Red Lotus live plant
Sale price
Rs. 599.00
Regular price
Rs. 999.00
🌺 Drop Blood Red Lotus – Exquisite & Rare Aquatic Beauty
The Drop Blood Red Lotus is a breathtaking variety of Nelumbo nucifera known for its deep crimson red blooms, which resemble the color of fresh drops of blood – hence the dramatic name. Revered for both ornamental and spiritual value, this lotus adds intense beauty to any water garden or pond.
🔍 Plant Profile: Drop Blood Red Lotus
Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera
Common Names:
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Drop Blood Red Lotus
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Deep Red Lotus
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Crimson Lotus
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Blood Lotus
Plant Type: Aquatic perennial
Family: Nelumbonaceae
Native To: Asia (India, China, Southeast Asia)
🌸 Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🌺 Flower Color | Deep red to burgundy petals, rich and velvety |
| 🌼 Flower Size | Medium to large (10–15 cm across), double-petaled in some types |
| 🌿 Leaves | Large, round, waxy green leaves that float or rise above water |
| 🪷 Bloom Time | Late spring through summer (May–September) |
| 💐 Fragrance | Mild, sweet scent (varies by cultivar) |
🪴 Growing & Care Tips
| Care Aspect | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| ☀️ Sunlight | Full sun (6–8 hrs daily) for best flowering |
| 💧 Water Depth | 6–18 inches over the soil line (depends on container/pond size) |
| 🪵 Planting | Use a wide, shallow container or pond bed with rich clay soil |
| 🌿 Fertilizer | Use slow-release aquatic fertilizer tablets monthly (growing season) |
| ❄️ Hardiness | Hardy in tropical to temperate zones; overwinter indoors in cold climates |
✅ Why Choose Drop Blood Red Lotus?
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🔴 Dramatic red blooms that symbolize love, strength, and purity
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🪷 Ideal for ponds, tanks, and container water gardens
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🧘 Revered in Buddhist and Hindu traditions for spiritual significance
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🦋 Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflie