Red lotus flower is one of the biggest symbols of Buddhism. It grows in ponds and lakes. The flower can be a sign of spiritual enlightenment, purity, and love. I am going to explain why there are so many meanings attached to it through its nature.

History

Red lotus flowers are beautiful, and they have a long history in many different cultures around the world. 

The ancient Egyptians called red lotus flowers the “blood of Isis” (the Egyptian goddess of magic and nature). And use it to build courage, bring about peace, and instill love for their country. 

Ancient Egyptians also grew red lotus flowers in their ponds because of the great benefits people could reap from them (i.e., health).

Red lotus flowers were also used in the early days of Buddhism. In the past, red lotus flowers were a symbol of courage, love, and good fortune. Is is also associated with Jesus Christ and Buddha.

The red lotus flower has a history that dates back to ancient China. It was believed to have originated from the Himalayas, where it grew in a lake near a temple. 

The petals of the lotus flower would transform into the shape of a heart when facing the sun, and then flutter down into the lake. This made it an object of worship for the Chinese.

However, Buddhism also played a role in establishing the popularity of this flower. 

The legend says that Buddha asked three wise men to bring him gifts on three different occasions as he meditated under a tree. One brought him rice cakes, one water and one red flower. 

When he received these gifts, he ate the rice cakes, drank the water and placed the red lotus flower at his feet. That is the reason why they are now commonly found near Buddhist temples in Japan and China.

Description

Red lotus flower is a perennial aquatic plant in the genus “Nelumbo”. It is also known as the sacred lotus, bean of India and Egyptian. It is native to Nepal, northeastern India and southeastern Asia. But it has been spread to many other countries.

In the wild, it can be found growing in ponds, ditches and slow-moving streams. The flowers are usually red or pink, but white or pinkish-white varieties also exist. Its petals are usually 23–30 cm across, the plants are usually 2–3 m tall.

It grows best in humid regions where it gets plenty of water. The top of the flower has five petals and on each of these petals, there are many little hairs. 

These hairs protect the seeds inside from animals like birds, who want to eat them. In fact, these little hairs make eating the seeds almost impossible for any animal that would want to try it.

As the flowers grow, they grow more and more leaves. But at the same time, they produce more flowers, and this continues until late summer. When the fruit replaces flowers, the fruit is actually an oval capsule with seeds inside.

This capsule looks similar to a pod or pea pod, and each pod contains three to ten seeds. Once formed on the plant, the pods naturally fall off and then begin to germinate on their own under the right conditions of soil temperature, humidity, sunlight and air circulation, and remain dormant.

Red Lotus Flower in Home Garden

Red lotus flower is really a nice flower in the home garden. It has a unique shape and color. Some people also thought of this flower as the water lily. 

People usually like to keep this flower in their house and enjoy its beautiful color of it. It is a plant that belongs to the Nymphaeaceae family. 

In the world, there are more than 250 species of this plant. They are native to tropical rainforests and wetlands.

The plant grows water lilies that can be found in many parts of the world, particularly in Asia, Africa and America.

In India, people like to grow red lotus in their home gardens because this plant has got some properties that make it worth growing. 

For instance, people can use it as an ornamental plant that adds beauty to your garden or home. It will look fresh when it is in full bloom with flowers that have each petal with a pinkish-red color on them. 

It will have pointy leaves and bright yellow flowers when it is freshly grown up.

Another reason why people like to grow red lotus is that they can eat its fruits. The fruit of the plant is delicious, nutritious and rich in vitamins A, C and E among other minerals that are essential for the human body.

Red Lotus Flower in Medicine

For centuries, people use this plant in traditional Asian medicine. They use the flowers and seeds for mdicinal purposes, use the roots for food.

In China, Korea and Japan, people use the leaves for wrapping food such as rice cakes (mochi) or sashimi. 

Some people also use the flower buds which have an edible delicate texture and sweet flavor similar to chestnuts as a vegetable ingredient.

You can also dry the petals to create a tea with a pleasant aroma that has a chocolate taste without being bitter much like sencha green tea.

The red lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, where it was called “the treasure in the water”. 

It was used as a treatment for many ailments, including fever, rheumatoid arthritis, and dysentery.

Today, Chinese and Japaness continues use it as a traditional medicine in China and Japan. The rhizome of the red lotus is collected from the wild during the growing season and is then dried for use in traditional medicine.

Conclusion

The red lotus flower is a beautiful and exotic bloom that can be grown in many regions. 

It is popular because it’s so striking and easy to grow, though its lovely look isn’t the only thing that makes it exceptional.

The red lotus flower is stunningly beautiful. It is a wonderful addition to any garden or collection of aquatic plants.