The lotus (Nelumbo) is an aquatic Plant with interesting leaves and stunning flowers. It’s most commonly grown in water gardens. It is very invasive, so care has to be taken when growing it, or it will quickly take over its environment. Keep reading to learn more lotus plant information, including lotus plant care and how to grow a lotus plant.

How to Grow a Lotus Plant

 Growing lotus plants requires a certain amount of diligence. The plants will spread quickly and easily if grown in the soil, so it’s best to plant them in containers. Make sure your container has no drainage holes – lotus roots can easily escape through them, and since your container will be underwater, drainage is a non-issue.

Uses& Benefits of White Lotus

• White lotus was used in ancient Egypt, as a key to good health, sex and re-birth.
• The plant is an aphrodisiac for both men and women and a general remedy for all kind of illnesses.
• Continued use of tiger lotus enhances sexual vigor and general good health.
• It is a tonic richer than ginseng, pain reliever richer than arnica, circulation stimulant richer than ginkgo biloba and sexual stimulant richer than Viagra.
• The flowers of white lotus are used for preparing tea that creates a warm, euphoric glow.
• The dried flowers are smoked by themselves or mixed with other herbs to add flavor to smoking mixtures.
• The effects of tiger lotus are enhanced when soaked in wine or other alcohol.
• The plant is effectively used to increase memory and create a feeling of euphoria and ecstasy, without the use of narcotics.
• Its rhizomes are cooling, sweet, bitter and tonic and used in diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia and general debility.
• White lotus is used internally in treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and jaundice.
• The leaves are used in cutaneous, subcutaneous parasitic infection, eye treatments and pregnancy.
• The seeds are used in sauces, condiments, spices and flavorings.