{"title":"Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our range of lotus products including seeds, fertilizers, and aquatic care essentials for your water garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lotus-tamara-seeds-for-home-sowing","title":"Lotus Seeds – Desi Tamara Variety | Aquatic Flowering Plant for Home Gardening","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGermination Time: 7-20 days (after scarification, see notes below)\u003cbr\u003eSunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, full sun\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Climate for Sowing: Warm season crop; grows well in summer and monsoon\u003cbr\u003eGrowing Medium: Requires standing water — tubs, ponds, or large water containers (not regular soil\/grow bags)\u003cbr\u003eWater Depth: 4-12 inches over the growing container, increasing as the plant matures\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Fertilizer Requirement: Aquatic\/pond-safe fertilizer tablets, applied sparingly every 4-6 weeks once established\u003cbr\u003eLife Span: Perennial (dies back in winter, regrows from rhizome)\u003cbr\u003eIdeal Growing Temperature: 25-35°C\u003cbr\u003eBlooming Time: 3-4 months after sowing, once established\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Required: Moderate (requires a water-based setup)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications of Desi Lotus (Tamara) Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis Desi Lotus variety produces the classic large, fragrant pink or white blooms associated with traditional Indian gardens, ponds, and religious use. Unlike typical garden plants, Lotus is an aquatic species and must be grown in standing water — a wide tub, half-barrel, or garden pond — rather than regular soil. Once established, it's a hardy perennial that returns year after year from its underground rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits \/ Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLarge, fragrant blooms valued for ornamental and traditional\/religious use\u003cbr\u003eLong-lived perennial — regrows each season once established\u003cbr\u003eAdds a distinctive water-garden feature to home spaces\u003cbr\u003eAttracts pollinators and adds visual interest to ponds or water tubs\u003cbr\u003eRhizomes and seeds have traditional culinary and medicinal uses in some regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care for Lotus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSowing: Lotus seeds have a hard outer shell and require scarification (gently filing or nicking the seed coat) before sowing to allow water absorption. Soak scarified seeds in water, changing it daily, until they sprout — this can take 1-3 weeks.\u003cbr\u003eGrowing: Once sprouted, plant in a heavy soil\/clay mix at the bottom of a water container, then gradually increase water depth as leaves develop. Requires full sun and warm water temperatures to thrive.\u003cbr\u003eBlooming: Flowers typically appear 3-4 months after planting once the plant is well-established, continuing through the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions While Growing Lotus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLotus requires standing water and will not grow in regular soil or standard grow bags\u003cbr\u003eScarify seeds properly before sowing, as the hard seed coat prevents germination otherwise\u003cbr\u003eUse a sufficiently large, sunny water container, as lotus plants spread significantly once established\u003cbr\u003eProtect from mosquito breeding by maintaining water movement or using safe larvicide treatments in standing water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eNelumbo nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses in Indian Languages:\u003cbr\u003eHindi: कमल (Kamal)\u003cbr\u003eTelugu: తామర (Tamara)\u003cbr\u003eTamil: தாமரை (Thamarai)\u003cbr\u003eKannada: ತಾವರೆ (Tavare)\u003cbr\u003eMalayalam: താമര (Thamara)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanashree Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57823585239200,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2234\/5376\/files\/lotus-seeds-desi-tamara-variety-aquatic-flowering-plant-for-home-gardening-5739457.png?v=1786472649"},{"product_id":"lotus-fertilizer","title":"Lotus Fertilizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpecially formulated fertilizer for lotus and aquatic plants. Promotes healthy growth, vibrant blooms, and strong root development in ponds and water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for lotus, water lilies, and pond plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnriches pond substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for fish and aquatic life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack of 50 units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vanashree Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58793388834976,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2234\/5376\/files\/Lotus_Fertilizer.png?v=1788279878"},{"product_id":"lotus-pond-algae-control-pack","title":"Lotus Pond Algae Control Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eEffective algae control solution for lotus ponds and water gardens. Keeps your pond clean, clear, and healthy without harming your lotus plants or aquatic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls green and blue-green algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for lotus, water lilies, and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use — simply add to your pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for home ponds and water features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vanashree Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58793390833824,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/2234\/5376\/files\/Lotusalgaecontrol_76e6c878-76e3-4a04-968a-396f1275cf6a.png?v=1788279929"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vanashreeorganics.com\/collections\/lotus.oembed","provider":"Vanashree Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}