Handling Your Rhizome

When you order from UBU, you will receive one bare root rhizome for each unit purchased. It will be packaged in a sealed plastic bag and wrapped in bubble wrap or something else to keep it from jostling during shipment. Take extra care when you remove your lotus from the bags.

***DO NOT BREAK THE GROWING TIPS***

UBU sends rhizomes with at least two growing tips. You can see what those look like here on this Autumn in Moling rhizome. If you break them, the plant will not grow. 

 

Keep the rhizomes cold and moist until you are able to plant

If you need to wait to plant your lotus, make sure it is kept wet, either by storing it in a sealed plastic bag with wet paper towel or by immersing it in water. You should keep it at refrigerator temps until you’re ready to go. This will ensure it does not break dormancy.

 

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