Lotus Xi Min Tjing

Royal Miniature Water Lily Lotus 'Xi Min Tjing' (Nelumbo nucifera 'Xi Min Tjing')

Prepare to bring the most exquisite Eastern tranquility, poetic charm, and the finest exoticism of the indoor plant world into your home, balcony, or terrace – the stunning Lotus 'Xi Min Tjing'! If you have dreamed of the legendary water garden king lotus but were worried about lack of space, this exclusive variety is made just for you. Unlike the giant wild lotuses, 'Xi Min Tjing' belongs to the prestigious dwarf lotuses or bowl lotuses elite, specially bred for compact cultivation in small decorative containers and bowls. The plant’s greatest pride and hallmark are its flawless, lyrical flowers, boasting a breathtaking interplay of pastel tones: their base blooms in a soft, silky cream-white shade that transforms at the petal edges into an elegant, romantic, and vividly bright strawberry pink or purple. This noble picture is complemented by charming, perfectly round, waxy dwarf leaves floating on the water surface, featuring the magical "lotus effect" (water droplets turn into sparkling silver beads). This set is your personal ticket to an exciting natural process – the opportunity to create your own miniature water garden from a small seed on your windowsill. It is the most unique, poetic, and unforgettable gift for lovers of elegant design, children, meditation enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience a magical transformation of nature!

SOWING AND GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:

• 🔨 Seed Preparation (Critically Important!): Lotus seeds have a stone-hard, waterproof protective coat. For the seed to absorb moisture and awaken, carefully file the coat at the rounded, blunt end of the seed (where a small indentation is visible) with a file or sandpaper until a lighter inner layer appears. Handle carefully to avoid damaging the seed embryo!

• 💧 Germination: Place the prepared seeds in a transparent container (glass or jar) with clean, lukewarm water (ideally +20°C to +28°C) and put it in a very bright, warm place. Change the water daily! Within a few days, the seed will swell boldly, and in about a week, the first green shoot will sprout.

• 🥥 Preparation with Coconut Disk: When the lotus shoot has grown several centimeters and begins to form its first roots, it’s time to use the included pressed coconut disk. Place the disk in a separate container and pour warm water over it – it will swell within minutes, transforming into an exceptionally airy, clean, and natural coconut fiber soil. This substrate is ideal for lotus because it does not become muddy and contains no harmful bacteria.

• 🏺 Transferring to Water Environment: Fill a decorative, waterproof container, deep bowl, or mini aquarium with the swollen coconut substrate. Carefully plant the lotus seed with the new shoot facing upward into the coconut fiber. To prevent the substrate from floating in the water, it is recommended to secure the top layer with clean sand or neat pebbles, then gently pour water so that the lotus’s new leaves can float on the water surface.

• ☀️ Light and Warmth: Lotus is an absolute lover of sun and heat! For this miniature miracle to grow vigorously and bloom generously in the future, it needs the brightest, sunniest windowsill, south-facing terrace, or bright balcony where warm sunlight reaches it all day long.

  THE MOST SUITABLE PLACE:

• The brightest, sunniest indoor windowsills or tables near windows where this unique mini water garden can bask in the light.

• Sunny balconies, terraces, or loggias during summer months where the decorative lotus bowl will serve as the main exterior design and conversation piece.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Product: Miniature bowl lotus growing starter kit

• Contents: The kit includes 2 exclusive seeds (for double the luck!) and 1 ecological pressed coconut substrate disk for a flawless germination start.

⚠️ Note and Reality Check about Seeds: Seeds are living natural embryos, so the exact awakening and germination time of each seed may vary depending on the provided warmth and light. Please note that this is a seed kit, not a grown plant! It requires patience, care, and following the instructions, but the satisfaction of watching a graceful, velvety, pink-and-white Eastern lotus emerge from a small, hard seed in a water bowl is indescribable. At the beginning of cultivation, use only clean, settled water and never let the new sprout freeze or stay in the shade!