Plant Care Lotus berthelotii

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

💦 Water

How often to water your Lotus berthelotii

Water needs for Lotus berthelotii
0.5 cups
every 9

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.

Calculate water needs of Lotus berthelotii

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Lotus berthelotii: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

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 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lotus berthelotii

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lotus berthelotii: repot after 2X growth

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.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Lotus berthelotii is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing None →

Common None Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Lotus berthelotii prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Lotus berthelotii requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lotus berthelotii is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

None Toxicity to Cats →

None Toxicity to Dogs →

None Toxicity to Humans →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Lotus berthelotii grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune None →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lotus berthelotii can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lotus berthelotii, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Lotus berthelotii

Lotus berthelotii

Lotus berthelotii


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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