Tiger Lotus

Tiger Lotus 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.

Tiger Lotus Water Frequency →

Tiger Lotus Root Rot →

Tiger Lotus 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 🏡.

Tiger Lotus Light Requirements →

Tiger Lotus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Tiger Lotus 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.

Tiger Lotus is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Tiger Lotus →

Best Pots for Tiger Lotus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Tiger Lotus →

What Are Healthy Tiger Lotus Roots →

Tiger Lotus should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Tiger Lotus →

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

Tiger Lotus Temperature Tolerance →

Tiger Lotus Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Tiger Lotus →

When to Plant Tiger Lotus →

How to Plant Tiger Lotus →

Where to Plant Tiger Lotus →

Winter Care for Tiger Lotus →

Best Companion Plants for Tiger Lotus →

Is Tiger Lotus a Weed? →

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 Tiger Lotus, 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!

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.

• Common Bugs Affecting Tiger Lotus →

What Eats Tiger Lotus? →

• Drooping Tiger Lotus Leaves →
• Tiger Lotus Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Tiger Lotus →
• Brown Spots on Tiger Lotus →
• Tiger Lotus Leaves Falling Over →
• Tiger Lotus Leaves Curling →
• Tiger Lotus Yellow Leaves →
• Tiger Lotus Root Rot →
• Why Is My Tiger Lotus Wilting? →