Little help with Tiger Lotus

[Aqueous1025]

I had recently purchased a couple of Tiger Lotus bubls, Nymphaea lotus, and have been having a problem getting the bulbs to sprout. I could use any help and tips. I have had good luck with plants but have never tried to grow from a bulb. Most all info I have states very little about bulbs and refers mostly to after the plant is growing.

Thank you very much

[henree]

Hi,
For Tiger Lotus, try to plant the bulb close to the surface. Not too deep into the gravel.

I faced the same problem when I first try the Tiger lotus, but after I pull the bulbs close to the surface, it sprout like no tomorrow. Typically 1 leaf every 3 days.

[Aqueous1025]

If it gets a little white fluffy spot on it, is it fungus and should you remove it from the tank??

Also I have seen that there is a definite direction for planting them. Something about an eye like a potatoe? Can anyone help??