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Organic Edible ‘Hubei’ Live Lotus

Item # 10-4042

$32.99

This ‘Hubei’ provides one of the most popular vegetable tubers in China. The tubers are organically grown with no prohibited chemicals added.

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Description

The Hubei Lotus is a magnificent aquatic plant that captivates gardeners with its giant, edible tubers and stunning blooms. Its lush leaves and vibrant flowers create a dramatic focal point in any pond, especially in pools recessed into the ground where the lotus’s natural elegance stands out.


Flower and Leaf Appearance

This lotus produces large leaves and striking flowers that rise above the water’s surface. These blooms provide a lush canopy for aquatic wildlife, while the upright foliage adds texture and depth to your pond. Moreover, the dense leaves help shade the water, reducing algae growth and maintaining a healthier tank environment.


Edible Tubers and Gardening Benefits

The Hubei Lotus offers more than beauty. Its giant tubers are edible, allowing gardeners to enjoy both ornamental value and a harvestable crop. In addition, its vigorous growth ensures that your pond will fill quickly with lush foliage and abundant flowers throughout the growing season.


Planting, Growth, and Care

‘Hubei’ arrives as a starter plant with one or two growth tips. Do not be surprised by its initial size, since it grows rapidly under proper conditions. Attach it to nutrient-rich soil in shallow water and provide sunlight. As a result, the lotus establishes quickly, producing dramatic leaves, prolific blooms, and sizable tubers.


Why Choose Hubei Lotus

Gardeners and water garden enthusiasts choose the Hubei Lotus because it combines edible tubers, spectacular flowers, and reliable growth. Furthermore, its vibrant foliage and upright habit make it an ideal centerpiece that enhances any aquatic landscape while offering functional benefits.

Preferred Growing Conditions

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
Plant it in a large pot or an earth-bottom pond.
Harvest in the late fall or winter.

History

In China, this is grown as an agriculture crop where the large root tubers are harvested to sell.

Appearance

Flowers: Creamy white with pink.
Leaves: Solid green.

The table below shows the estimated shipping and pick-up weeks for destinations to USA states. These dates can change depending on weather and how strong the plants are at that time.

For example, a wet spring will have many clouds leading to less sunshine. Thus, the plants may need a bit longer to grow strong enough for transplanting and transit. With the planet heating up, a warm spring may help the plants grow strong enough to ship before the dates in this table.

WeekStates
End of April: FL, LA, TX
First Week of May: AL, AZ, GA, MS, NM, OK
Second Week of May: AR, CA, NV, NC, SC, TN
Third Week of May: CO, KS, KY, MO, UT, VA, WV
Fourth Week of May: AK, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WY

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