The lotus plant is famous for its beauty. The lotus plant itself is often found growing in waters, both lakes and rivers. It is also known that this plant is usually called water lily and has many benefits. Below we present some types of lotus plants that you should know.

Nelumbo lutea  (amarillo lotus)

Nelumbo lutea or American lotus can grow up to 10 inches. Often known as yellow lotus, this lotus has a yellow color in the middle and also a crown of flowers when it grows. This yellow lotus can grow in zones 3 to 8.

Nelumbo nucifera  (Sacred Lotus)

Nelumbo nucifera known as this Seroja plant has a striking appearance. Often used as decoration, this lotus itself can be used as a food source and also as traditional medicine.

japanese lotus

This Japanese lotus has an aesthetic appearance and gives an impression of calm. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and this Japanese lotus can survive in colder climates. The relaxing appearance of this type of lotus makes it suitable for decoration.

Lotus Nymphaea  (White Lotus)

Appearing as clean, calm and slightly acidic water, the Nymphaea lotus is still the same species as the lily. This lotus can float on water and provide stunning images. This plant can bloom with white and sometimes pink color.

Nymphaea nourchali  (blue star lotus)

Native to South and East Asia, Nymphaea nourchali has leaves that float in water. Often known as Blue Star Lotus, the petal display on this type of lotus has a violet-blue color with reddish edges. Sometimes the flowers grow white, purple, mauve or fuchsia.

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