Paradise Water Garden Limited, Paul W. Stetson, Sr. They are quite brittle and must be handled with care to avoid damage to the tuber.
Lotus require rich soil, absent of humus or peat and plenty of room.
Water should not exceed 1 foot over the top of planting container. Fertilize as with water lilies. Place the container into pool lowering it to desired depth. Allow soil and sand to soften. Now gently push the tuber horizontally through the softened sand.