The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) symbolizes purity, beauty. The Lotus is a sacred flower for Buddhists. Cultural significance: From ancient times the lotus has been a divine symbol in Asian traditions representing the virtues of sexual purity and non-attachment. Lotuses are found in white and pink colors in general and they grow in shallow and murky waters. Lotus flowers enjoy warm sunlight and are intolerant to cold weather. This is why the Lotus is not seen blossoming in the winter. The floating leaves and Lotus flowers have long stems, which contain air spaces to maintain the buoyancy. The Lotus is native to Asia and flourishes in a wide range of climates from India to China. The Lotus plant is an aquatic perennial, native to southern Asia and Australia and most commonly cultivated in water gardens. The plant has its roots firmly in the mud and sends out long stems to which their leaves are attached. The leaves are sometimes, and Lotus flowers always, raised above the water surface. The beautiful and fragrant Lotus flower opens in the morning and petals fall in the afternoon.

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• Lotus flowers enjoy warm sunlight
• re intolerant to cold weather
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