Overboard Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I was told that having a lotus plant bloom was very rare. So I must share it with you. Sorry but the pcs were taken with my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 How's the scent? Mine didn't look all that impressive, but sure smelled nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overboard Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Actually this is my first experience having a plant bloom. Lack of experience I was more confused because I didn't understand why I had this stem from the middle of the plant shooting straight up with a small head on it. Two days later the had bloomed. I was amazed vwith the results and didn't even think of smelling the flower. It might be too late now but after work I will see if there is any sent left to enjoy. If I am fortunate to have another bloom I will be ready and set up my camera for elasped time and make a video of the pics. Now that the plant has bloomed will it bloom again or was this a one time event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Mine sent up a couple of blooms, but then I hacked it back to train it to stay short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overboard Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I did get a faint smell but not enough. After the bloom was done did you prune it above the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I cut the flower stalk off at the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overboard Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) I cut the flower stalk off at the base. Thanks Geophagus. Yes I am going to cut the flower stock off at the base. I just talked to a lady who owns a hydroponic store here in Edmonton and she said cut it at the base of the plant because it won’t bloom from the same stem a second time. If conditions are good it might shoot up several stem and continue blooming for a month with each bloom lasting 3 to 5 days. Funny thing, the first thing she asked me was did you smell the flower. Edited September 17, 2014 by Overboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingIsFishy Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wow! Looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overboard Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Wow! Looks amazing It does look amazing. If I am fortunate to have another bloom maybe the petals will open more to get a peek inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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