How much space does a lotus need to grow?
Full size lotus varieties need as much space as possible to flourish. The more space the better. If planted into a soil bottom or earthen pond, the plants can easily take over the entire pond up to several feet deep. The average water garden does not have enough room to allow unlimited growth, but as much room as possible should be given the lotus. Plant in a ten gallon pot or larger. When planted in a twenty to thirty inch wide tub, the plant may grow to 36-60 inches tall. The leaves may be as large as 24 inches across with flowers held above the leaves. Fertilized regularly, the lotus will be full with many 8-15-inch flowers in July and August.
