Lotus Xiao Gongzhu

Name: Lotus Xiao Gongzhu
Brand: Latour Marliac
Price: 35.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

35€

€ 35€

Lotus Xiao Gongzhu is an elegant miniature white Chinese lotus, rare in Europe. Hardy, non-tropical, it tolerates frost and remains easy to grow in small decorative containers.

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Description FAQ

Description

🌸 Presentation

Nelumbo Xiao Gongzhu (小公主, "Little Princess") is a Chinese variety of miniature white lotus, prized for its delicate flowers and compact habit. Ideal for small ponds, containers, or even decorative pots, this lotus combines elegance, rarity, and ease of cultivation, while bringing a Zen touch to any aquatic space.

📏 Features & Dimensions

Origin : China
Kind : Miniature rustic lotus (“bowl lotus”)
Height : 20 to 40 cm
Leaves : 10 to 15 cm in diameter
Flowers : 5 to 10 cm, white and delicate
Bloom : June to August
Planting depth : 10 to 20 cm of water
Exposure : full sun
Hardiness : excellent, frost resistant
Special feature : rare variety in Europe, suitable for small volumes of water

🌿 Culture & maintenance

The Xiao Gongzhu is an easy lotus, perfect for those who want to enjoy the beauty of this iconic plant without constraints.

Plant the rhizome in a 10-20L container filled with heavy, nutritious soil, then cover with 10-20cm of water.

Place everything in full sun, as light is essential for flowering.

Fertilize regularly during the season using a special aquatic plant fertilizer to stimulate growth and flowers.

Finally, remove faded leaves and flowers as they appear to maintain a healthy and harmonious appearance

Features

Notre conseil Fertilizing in spring encourages flowering, and the plant can remain in place from one year to the next thanks to its hardiness. It is an ideal choice for pond enthusiasts looking for a plant that is both spectacular and accessible.

FAQ

The lotus bears leaves and flowers above the water on stiff stems, and forms a large “watering can”-shaped receptacle after flowering. The water lily has floating leaves and its flowers rest on the surface. These are two different genera (Lotus = Nelumbonaceae / Water lily = Nymphaeaceae).

Flowering occurs in summer (from June to August depending on the climate). To encourage flowering and plant vigor, place the lotus in full sun and fertilize regularly during the season using a fertilizer or tablets specifically for aquatic plants. Cut off faded flowers and leaves as they appear.