Lotus

[Heather]

Our lotus has been in the garage all winter with an aquarium heater keeping
it from freezing. It now has a few shoots. Outdoors some nights are still
below freezing. Is it okay to put it out now or should I wait for the end
of frosty nights?

Thanks,
Heather

[Happy'Cam'per]

Wait a bit. I think it would be too much of a shock to the plant, you've
come this far I'm sure another week or 2 won't hurt.
--
Kind Regards
Cameron

"Heather" > wrote in message
.. .
> Our lotus has been in the garage all winter with an aquarium heater
keeping
> it from freezing. It now has a few shoots. Outdoors some nights are
still
> below freezing. Is it okay to put it out now or should I wait for the end
> of frosty nights?
>
> Thanks,
> Heather
>
>

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General rule of thumb is to not plant a lotus until the water temp
reaches 70 degrees. They could go into shock and you will have problems
if they are subjected to a drastic temp change.

Paul
www.pondkoi.com