General Description/History

Dried lotus pods are large, rounded, cup-shaped pods studded with many holes or pits. The pods are brown, and up to 20cm in diameter and the holes or pits are arranged in a circular pattern on the flat side of the cup. When fresh, these pits contain the lotus seeds or nuts, which are delicious to eat. Stem length is often short, but can be up to 50 cm.

What to look for

• Undamaged pods with no cracks or missing sections

Flower Care

1. Dried pods should be kept in a cool, dry dark environment
2. They do not need water.

Interesting Facts about this Flower

From ancient times the lotus has been a divine symbol in Hindu tradition, and is associated with creation and with the gods Vishnu, Brahma, and Lakshmi.

Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera

Common Names: 

Stem Length: 10 – 50 cm

Country of Origin: Tropical Asia, Africa

Available Colours: Brown, Green

Season: Summer,Autumn,Winter,Spring

Availability: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,Decemeber