1. Lotus, also known as lotus and water hibiscus, belongs to Nymphaeaceae and is a perennial aquatic herb flower with long underground stems and long nodes. Moreover, the flowering period of lotus is relatively long, usually from June to September, with many petals, including red, pink, white and purple.

2. Lotus is a herb belonging to aquatic plants, with enlarged leaves, swollen internodes, stomata inside and many fibrous roots and adventitious roots. Lotus leaves are round with a diameter of 25-90cm. The surface is dark green, the upper surface of the leaf is smooth, and the inferior veins are obvious, emanating from the center.

3. Lotus grows in water and usually lives in relatively stable and calm shallow waters, lakes, ponds and other places. The water requirement of lotus depends on its species, such as the relative water level in Chiba, while the medium and small plant types are only suitable for the water depth of 20-60cm.

However, water is very important for the growth of lotus. Without irrigation for more than 3 hours in summer, the lotus will wither, and the growth of the lotus should have enough sunshine. Lotus is not tolerant to shade, and it will show strong phototaxis when it grows in semi-shade.

5. Lotus has strong adaptability to the growing environment. As long as there is moisture, it can grow gracefully in lakes or places where sugar is eaten, even in small pots and bowls. Lotus is an ornamental flower, so it is often cultivated in pots. As an ornamental plant, especially the lotus waterstone bonsai, the lotus and waterstone bonsai are organically combined, and the effect is more beautiful.