Lotus finally thriving — the one thing that changed everything

I nearly gave up on Lotus after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on planting in aquatic baskets with specialist pond compost and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic.

It now lives in an indoor water feature with appropriate species and has genuinely transformed that spot. essential habitat and breeding ground for pond wildlife is even more impressive in person than I expected from photos. overwintering dormancy in the pond bed was spectacular — worth every bit of patience. If you're struggling with yours, planting in aquatic baskets with specialist pond compost is almost certainly the issue.