How Does Tiger Lotus Propagate?

[wei0204]

Does anyone know how a tiger lotus propagate? Or does anyone know any websites which I could get the info about the way of plants propagate?

 

[The-Wolf]

Propagation of tiger lotus Nymphaea lotus 'Zenkeri' can usually only be achieved if the plant is allowed to form a handful of floating leaves and subsequently develop one of its night-blooming flowers. The seeds that develop after the flower has wilted germinate easily.
Also, Rhizome division is possible but is rare, and is only successful if the severed portion contains a crown from which leaves have already developed.

HTH

 

[superjalami30]

Hmm.

My tiger lotus has always sent out a new plant via a runner with a new bulb.

 

[jimbooo]

yeah i have never seen a flower on mine but i have plenty popping up from runners. i keep finding bulbs in odd places as well! the last 2 bulbs i found i replanted elsewhere and they sprouted within the month.

i originally bought 2 plants and now have at least 5 big hefty adults and 5 or 6 little young'uns

 

[ulster exile]

Is the same true for nymphaea stellata?

 

[wei0204]

Thank you guys....

 

[ICEEGRL]

I keep getting baby plants with no bulb. They are rooted. Only my origional plant has a bulb. I get atleast 1 new plant per month.