How to Germinate?
1. Break the seed's coats for first spur germination.
2. On one end side, they have a sharp point and the other end, which will sprout once germinate.
For germination of the Nelumbo seed, you must first nick or scarify the nearly impenetrable surface. The easiest way to break through the seed coating of a Nelumbo seed is to grasp it tightly with needle nose pliers. Taking care for not to crack the seed, or can rub it over medium grit sandpaper, pavement, or any other rough surface on the side of the seed. The main feature is only want to file through the first seed coat, which will be spurt oval in the surface. Filing off a spot through the outer coat will allow water to penetrate to the core of the seed and begin germination.
After sacrificing the seed, you need to place it in water that will remain at or above 70 degrees F for several days, maybe weeks, straight. If there is a slight variation below 70 degrees F, it might take longer to sprout and the seedling could grow slower.
Putting it in a clear jar or cup on a seedling heat mat or on top of the refrigerator
Suspending the seed in a tropical/ heated aquarium.
Placing the seed in a glass under warming lights or on a sunny windowsill.
No matter how you keep the water warm, you'll need to replace the water frequently in order to keep bacteria away from the seed. Germinating lotus seeds are notorious for rotting right under your nose. Change the water daily to keep the environment clean for the seed.
You will begin to see the seed swelling within several hours. It can swell up to twice the size of an ungerminating seed. Sometimes the seed will take on a fuzzy or milky look to its surface. Increase the water changes; sometimes this spells the end, sometimes it does not.
Within several days to several weeks, the seed will open like a clam and a seedling will begin to emerge. The original sprout is said to look like a fish hook because it is folded over and the first leave emulates a barb. Congratulations, you have successfully started a water lotus from seed. Now the difficult part begins.
SOME PITFALLS OF STARTING LOTUS SEED!
Seed rotting because of stagnant or unreplaced water
Letting the temperature of the waterfall too low for extended periods of time
If germinating in an aquarium, fish-eating your delicate seedling or pecking the seed to death
Not germinating under enough light to keep the seedling growth and healthy
Keep the seedling in warm and clean water that is well-lit once it sprouts. The seedling will begin to grow toward the light and will not unfurl its first leaf until it reaches the surface. The seedlings are not very tolerant of changes in water level so if you are going to move it, try to keep it in the same level of water.At this point, you can put the seedling in a tub of water that has some kind of substrates such as clay or aquatic soil. Make sure the water stays warm and is well-lit by sunlight or fluorescent growing lights. Over the next several days or weeks, the seedling will send up three more small leaves at which point it will start to grow roots and the beginnings of a rhizome. It will nestle itself into the substrate and begin to establish itself by growing more roots and subsequent larger leaves.
For germination of the Nelumbo seed, you must first nick or scarify the nearly impenetrable surface. The easiest way to break through the seed coating of a Nelumbo seed is to grasp it tightly with needle nose pliers. Taking care for not to crack the seed, or can rub it over medium grit sandpaper, pavement, or any other rough surface on the side of the seed. The main feature is only want to file through the first seed coat, which will be spurt oval in the surface. Filing off a spot through the outer coat will allow water to penetrate to the core of the seed and begin germination.After sacrificing the seed, you need to place it in water that will remain at or above 70 degrees F for several days, maybe weeks, straight. If there is a slight variation below 70 degrees F, it might take longer to sprout and the seedling could grow slower.
Putting it in a clear jar or cup on a seedling heat mat or on top of the refrigerator
Suspending the seed in a tropical/ heated aquarium.
Placing the seed in a glass under warming lights or on a sunny windowsill.
No matter how you keep the water warm, you'll need to replace the water frequently in order to keep bacteria away from the seed. Germinating lotus seeds are notorious for rotting right under your nose. Change the water daily to keep the environment clean for the seed.
You will begin to see the seed swelling within several hours. It can swell up to twice the size of an ungerminating seed. Sometimes the seed will take on a fuzzy or milky look to its surface. Increase the water changes; sometimes this spells the end, sometimes it does not.
Within several days to several weeks, the seed will open like a clam and a seedling will begin to emerge. The original sprout is said to look like a fish hook because it is folded over and the first leave emulates a barb. Congratulations, you have successfully started a water lotus from seed. Now the difficult part begins.
SOME PITFALLS OF STARTING LOTUS SEED!
Seed rotting because of stagnant or unreplaced water
Letting the temperature of the waterfall too low for extended periods of time
If germinating in an aquarium, fish-eating your delicate seedling or pecking the seed to death
Not germinating under enough light to keep the seedling growth and healthy
Keep the seedling in warm and clean water that is well-lit once it sprouts. The seedling will begin to grow toward the light and will not unfurl its first leaf until it reaches the surface. The seedlings are not very tolerant of changes in water level so if you are going to move it, try to keep it in the same level of water.At this point, you can put the seedling in a tub of water that has some kind of substrates such as clay or aquatic soil. Make sure the water stays warm and is well-lit by sunlight or fluorescent growing lights. Over the next several days or weeks, the seedling will send up three more small leaves at which point it will start to grow roots and the beginnings of a rhizome. It will nestle itself into the substrate and begin to establish itself by growing more roots and subsequent larger leaves.
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