Thursday, April 30, 2009

If you've grown a lotus flower, please give me some tips?

Last yr. bought some lotus seeds late, so had to wait this yr. to try them out.


all I remember is that they root at the bottom of a pail or bucket of water. And it has to be early in the spring + indoors around here because it's too cool right now to attempt this beautiful flower outside--pls advise. That is IF you've been successful/experienced at growing lotus flowers.

If you've grown a lotus flower, please give me some tips?
the lotus is normally grown in tropical weather .and frankly i never try with the seeds .i have doz zen in my pond they live in very soft mud ,and can put in bucket size 12 inch dia .they like raw peanuts for food .crash the peanuts and place under the roots.they grow back after they fall .if you have a chance you can get the tablets in BKK for that plants .need full sun.the water depth is 1/2 meter is ok .pond dia;must 4feet .so the leafs can spread .
Reply:I have never grown them from seed. I have one in my water garden that I bought as a plant. They came from Japan, I think, originally, and the climate there is similar to here. I am in NW OH, zone 5, and I don't do anything to it except fertilize during the growing season. It stays in the pond.





I was outside yesterday and I see it has begun to grow.


In China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, footbinding was done to represent the lotus flower?

Whats so significant about the lotus flower?


I dont see anything special about it...

In China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, footbinding was done to represent the lotus flower?
China has a lot of Buddhists. I think this will help.





Between the mountains there were many rivers, flowing in all directions along 100 different routes, moving slowly downhill, without waves. The rivers were shallow and their banks weren't steep, making them easy to ford. The water in them was clean and pure, and flowers floated on the surface in abundance. The currents were full of them.





The lotus was the first flower appearing in a world of water





Legend says that when the Buddha was born, he walked seven steps in ten directions and with each step a lotus flower appeared. Look closely at the soles of his feet when you see a statue of Buddha — you may see the imprint of the lotus
Reply:http://www.footwearhistory.com/lotus.sht...
Reply:Foot binding was wide spread. It was supposed to be erotic. It was called the Lotus Flower because the foot resembled the flower of the lotus after binding. It has been outlawed for years.


Interesting question.

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I would like to know where I can purchase the Lotus Flower?

The site given by the best answer earlier did not exist. I have a Hindu girlfriend I just started dating and I thought it would be a really nice idea to give her a Lotus flower.





Not just because it is Hindu, but because it signifies beginning. But I cannot find a single place that sells the flower. Please help.

I would like to know where I can purchase the Lotus Flower?
You would probably have a better chance getting a lotus plant and growing your own. They grow in ponds like water lillies. You can grown them in a large bucket or tub provided you have sufficient sunlight. They die back in the winter and only flower in the summer so it might be a while before you get anything.





You can get the plants online or usually at Lowes or Homedepot in the spring.
Reply:I have never seen or heard of the lotus being harvested as other flowers.


That doesn't mean they aren't.


I have however seen silk ones.


Silk flowers


http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...


http://www.usifloral.com/index.asp?PageA...


http://www.shophollandamerica.com/index....


Silk Buds


http://www.webspawner.com/users/mythai20...
Reply:they are unbelievably difficult to get hold of


i have been trying for ages


and the only ones i can get are for fish ponds, since i dont have one, they are no good to me, since they grow in muddy waters they are difficult to keep fresh


there are some amazing pieces of inexpensive jewellery around with them on, why not look there instead, a flower will die quite quickly, a simple necklace she can keep forever
Reply:I have no idea where to purchase one but I would like to buy a living lotus plant for my wife's backyard goldfish pond. Watter Lillie's are common and easily acquired if she would except one.
Reply:I have seen some lotus seeds for sale on ebay, you might want to try there. They have almost everything on ebay.


What is the name of a painting which has a baby asleep in a water lilly or lotus flower?

Have never seen it myself but it's one my mum wants. She thinks it's either a lilly or a lotus flower with a baby sleeping in it. Any ideas??

What is the name of a painting which has a baby asleep in a water lilly or lotus flower?
It's Anne Geddes





(My mother has a few pictures herself)





*They are so cute* ^_^





I hope this website helps you......
Reply:An Anne Getty work of art.


What are the meanings of the different colors of the lotus flower?

I have tried to research the different colors that the lotus blooms. i want a lotus flower tatoo but only if it has a meaning relevant to my life. each web site has different meanings. does anyone know the meaning of the different colors?

What are the meanings of the different colors of the lotus flower?
If it's a Buddhist lotus flower... you got me there. But I think blue is supposed to mean divinity in Hinduism, like w/ blue Krishna in paintings. Most depictions seem to have golden or pink and white lotuses, so those are probably safe colors to choose.





Wait, according to a website:





1)White Lotus (Skt. pundarika; Tib. pad ma dkar po): This represents the state of spiritual perfection and total mental purity (bodhi). It is associated with the White Tara and proclaims her perfect nature, a quality which is reinforced by the color of her body.





2). Red Lotus (Skt. kamala; Tib: pad ma chu skyes): This signifies the original nature and purity of the heart (hrdya). It is the lotus of love, compassion, passion and all other qualities of the heart. It is the flower of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.





3). Blue Lotus (Skt. utpala; Tib. ut pa la): This is a symbol of the victory of the spirit over the senses, and signifies the wisdom of knowledge. Not surprisingly, it is the preferred flower of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom.





4). Pink Lotus (Skt. padma; Tib. pad ma dmar po): This the supreme lotus, generally reserved for the highest deity. Thus naturally it is associated with the Great Buddha himself."
Reply:1). White Lotus (Skt. pundarika; Tib. pad ma dkar po): This represents the state of spiritual perfection and total mental purity (bodhi). It is associated with the White Tara and proclaims her perfect nature, a quality which is reinforced by the color of her body.


2). Red Lotus (Skt. kamala; Tib: pad ma chu skyes): This signifies the original nature and purity of the heart (hrdya). It is the lotus of love, compassion, passion and all other qualities of the heart. It is the flower of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.


3). Blue Lotus (Skt. utpala; Tib. ut pa la): This is a symbol of the victory of the spirit over the senses, and signifies the wisdom of knowledge. Not surprisingly, it is the preferred flower of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom.


4). Pink Lotus (Skt. padma; Tib. pad ma dmar po): This the supreme lotus, generally reserved for the highest deity. Thus naturally it is associated with the Great Buddha himself."
Reply:This is the only thing I could find, but I thought it was neat:











Flower Meaning


There is a traditional meaning attached to each flower, that stands with their own significance and importance.








Acacia = Friendship


Agapanthus = Secret Love


Amaryllis = Pride, Timidity, Splendid Beauty


Anemone = Forsaken


Aster = Afterthought


Azalea = First love, Temperance


Belles of Ireland = Good Luck


Bouvardia = Enthusiasm


Buttercup = Childishness


Caladium = Great joy and delight


Calla = Magnificent beauty


Camellia, Red = Unpretending excellence


Camellia, White = Perfected loveliness


Carnation, Red = Alas poor heart


Carnation, Pink = I'll never forget you


Carnation, Purple = Capriciousness


Carnation, Striped = Sorry I can't be with you


Carnation, White = Innocence


Carnation, Yellow = Disdain


Chrysanthemum, Red = Love


Chrysanthemum, White = Truth


Chrysanthemum, Yellow = Slighted love


Crocus = Youthful gladness


Daffodil = Regard, You are the only one


Daisy = Innocence


Dandelion = Rustic oracle


Fern = Fascination


Fleur-de-Lis = Flame: I burn


Forget-Me-Not = True love


Freesia = Innocence


Galax = Encouragement


Gardenia = You are lovely


Gladiolus = Strength of character


Lilac, Purple = First emotion of life


Lilac, White = Youthful innocence


Lily, Orange = Wealth


Lily, White = Sweetness


Lily, Yellow = Gaiety, walking on air


Lily of the Valley = Return of happiness


Lotus Flower = Estranged love


Magnolia = Love of nature


Marigold = Grief


Myrtle = Home, love


Narcissus = Egotism


Orangeblossom = Purity


Orchid = A belle


Pansy = Thoughts


Peony = Bashfulness


Queen Anne's Lace = Haven


Rose = Love


Rose, Burgundy = Unconscious love


Rose, Deep Red = Bashful


Rose, Pink = Perfect happiness


Rose, White = I am worthy of you


Rose, Yellow = Decrease of love, Jealousy


Rose, Red %26amp; White together = Unity


Snapdragon = Presumption


Statice = Remembrance


Stephanotis = Happiness in marriage


Stock = Lasting beauty


Tulip = Fame


Tulip, Red = Declaration of love


Wall-Flower = Fidelity in adversity


Wax Flower = Riches


Yarrow = Healing
Reply:Lotus flowers are amazing and have strong symbolic ties to many Asian religions especially throughout India. The lotus flower starts as a small flower down at the bottom of a pond in the mud and muck. It slowly grows up towards the waters surface continually moving towards the light. Once it come to the surface of the water the lotus flower begins to blossom and turn into a beautiful flower.





Within Hinduism and Buddhism the lotus flower has become a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life. The meaning varies slightly between the two religions of course but essentially both religious traditions place importance on the lotus flower.





In modern times the meaning of a lotus flower tattoo ties into it's religious symbolism and meaning. Most tattoo enthusiast feel that the a lotus tattoo represent life in general. As the lotus flower grows up from the mud into a object of great beauty people also grow and change into something more beautiful (hopefully!). So the symbol represent the struggle of life at its most basic form.





Lotus flower tattoos are also popular for people who have gone through a hard time and are now coming out of it. Like the flower they have been at the bottom in the muddy, yucky dirty bottom of the pond but have risen above this to display an object of beauty or al ife of beauty as the case might be. Thus a lotus flower tattoo or blossom can also represent a hard time in life that has been overcome.





Lotus flower and peonies are also two flowers that are very popular among Japanese tattoo artists and they make a great compliment to Koi Fish tattoos. Ironically enough the two koi fish and lotus flowers can often be found in the same pond in front of a temple. The Koi fish is a symbol typically for strength and individualism.