Lotus berthelotii
About Lotus berthelotii
Lotus berthelotii is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Lotus berthelotii belongs to the Lotus genus, and is native to the Canary Islands.
Taxonomy
Lotus berthelotii
Lotus
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Lotus berthelotii
How often to water your Lotus berthelotii
Lotus berthelotii needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for None in your home
Lotus berthelotii love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Lotus berthelotii does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lotus berthelotii in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Lotus berthelotii
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lotus berthelotii after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Lotus berthelotii
Lotus berthelotii
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.