Lotus petals falling off prematurely

[Lorraine Lawler]

We have our lotus in a bog separate from the pond and this is the
first time we're developed buds (second summer for plant). The buds
get large and develop petals but before it actually opens, the petals
fall off. We have three buds and this has happened on two of them.
The third one is still too small yet. We live in NW Indiana (zone 5)
and we haven't had any harsh weather around the time this occurred (no
strong winds or rain and no hail). We're so disappointed since we
were looking forward all season to spectacular flowers. Any advice?
Thanks.

[BenignVanilla]

"Lorraine Lawler" > wrote in message
...
> We have our lotus in a bog separate from the pond and this is the
> first time we're developed buds (second summer for plant). The buds
> get large and develop petals but before it actually opens, the petals
> fall off. We have three buds and this has happened on two of them.
> The third one is still too small yet. We live in NW Indiana (zone 5)
> and we haven't had any harsh weather around the time this occurred (no
> strong winds or rain and no hail). We're so disappointed since we
> were looking forward all season to spectacular flowers. Any advice?
> Thanks.

Critters? I know mine are not dog tolerant, and if the petals or bud even
touches the water, forget about it.

BV.

[Jerrispond]

>get large and develop petals but before it actually opens, the petals>fall
off. We have three buds and this has happened on two of them.>The third one is
still too small yet. We live in NW Indiana (zone 5)

Maybe not enough sun, or not warm enough...You are on the very edge of a lotus
growing zone...they like it hot and sunny. Jerri

http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond

[adavisus]

Once the buds form on lotus, they briefly open early in the day to let
pollinators come and go, then close for the rest of the day, thats in
a comfy temperature range of 70°f and 90°f in North Carolina. After
two days of that kerplunk, the petals drop off. Try peaking at the
lotus early in the day, perhaps?

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(Jerrispond) wrote in message >...
> >get large and develop petals but before it actually opens, the petals>fall
> off. We have three buds and this has happened on two of them.>The third one is
> still too small yet. We live in NW Indiana (zone 5)
>
> Maybe not enough sun, or not warm enough...You are on the very edge of a lotus
> growing zone...they like it hot and sunny. Jerri
>
> http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond

[Nedra]

Most all of the Lotuses are hardy to zone 4. That is alot colder
than your zone 5.

Nedra
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"Jerrispond" > wrote in message
...
> >get large and develop petals but before it actually opens, the
petals>fall
> off. We have three buds and this has happened on two of them.>The third
one is
> still too small yet. We live in NW Indiana (zone 5)
>
> Maybe not enough sun, or not warm enough...You are on the very edge of a
lotus
> growing zone...they like it hot and sunny. Jerri
>
>
http://www.fringeweb.com/Ponds/JerrisPond
>

[~ jan JJsPond.us]

Open only a few hours? This must be a variety thing, once mine open they
stay open and last for days. I usually remove the pedals when they droop
down before they fall into the water. ~ jan

>On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:55:36 GMT, "RichToyBox" > wrote:

>Are you home during the day??? The lotus blossom opens mid morning, and is
>only open for a few hours, so it is closed by mid afternoon. If you are not
>home, you will not see it bloom. From your description, it is opening, and
>you are just not there to see the bloom. The petals don't usually show up
>until they are ready to open, the first day they only partially open, the
>second day they are fully open, and the third day they open and drop the
>petals.


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[Nedra]

My lotuses are like Rich's. What variety do you have, Jan?

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"~ jan JJsPond.us" > wrote in message
s.com...
> Open only a few hours? This must be a variety thing, once mine open they
> stay open and last for days. I usually remove the pedals when they droop
> down before they fall into the water. ~ jan
>
> >On Fri, 15 Aug 2003 21:55:36 GMT, "RichToyBox" >
wrote:
>
> >Are you home during the day??? The lotus blossom opens mid morning, and
is
> >only open for a few hours, so it is closed by mid afternoon. If you are
not
> >home, you will not see it bloom. From your description, it is opening,
and
> >you are just not there to see the bloom. The petals don't usually show
up
> >until they are ready to open, the first day they only partially open, the
> >second day they are fully open, and the third day they open and drop the
> >petals.
>
>
> See my ponds and filter design:
> http://users.owt.com/jjspond/
>
> ~Keep 'em Wet!~
> Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
> To e-mail see website

[~ jan JJsPond.us]

>My lotuses are like Rich's. What variety do you have, Jan?
>
>Nedra

I think it's either Double Rose (what the tag said) or it's Momo Botan.
Coloring is similar to both, size is like what I'd expect the Momo Botan to
be. ~ jan

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[Nedra]

Wow! I never heard of either a Momo or a Rosa opening and
staying open for Days ... You are very lucky!
Nedra
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"~ jan JJsPond.us" > wrote in message
s.com...
> >My lotuses are like Rich's. What variety do you have, Jan?
> >
> >Nedra
>
> I think it's either Double Rose (what the tag said) or it's Momo Botan.
> Coloring is similar to both, size is like what I'd expect the Momo Botan
to
> be. ~ jan
>
> See my ponds and filter design:
> http://users.owt.com/jjspond/
>
> ~Keep 'em Wet!~
> Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
> To e-mail see website

[~ jan JJsPond.us]

>On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 17:08:32 GMT, "Nedra" > wrote:

>Wow! I never heard of either a Momo or a Rosa opening and
>staying open for Days ... You are very lucky!
>Nedra

Well ya never know, could be both the nursery or myself is wrong, is there
another or other lotus(es) that do stay open? This one doesn't have the
usual flat seed pods either. ~ jan

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[Nedra]

I don't know of any lotuses that stay open 24 hours a day.

You are sure you catch them real early in the morning? Many
do open about 4am - then they begin to close about 9am...
could it be your missing the bloom?

Nedra
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"~ jan JJsPond.us" > wrote in message
s.com...
> >On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 17:08:32 GMT, "Nedra" >
wrote:
>
> >Wow! I never heard of either a Momo or a Rosa opening and
> >staying open for Days ... You are very lucky!
> >Nedra
>
> Well ya never know, could be both the nursery or myself is wrong, is there
> another or other lotus(es) that do stay open? This one doesn't have the
> usual flat seed pods either. ~ jan
>
> See my ponds and filter design:
> http://users.owt.com/jjspond/
>
> ~Keep 'em Wet!~
> Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a
> To e-mail see website