Ten Mile Creek Nursery Princess Abby

The pot-in-pot method involves planting the lotus in a smaller, soil-filled container that is then submerged inside a larger, water-filled decorative bowl. This technique is crucial for micro-lotuses like Princess Abby because it allows you to easily lift the plant for fertilization or winter dormancy without disturbing the roots or the main display container.

This lotus requires high light levels, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight daily. If your patio or water feature is in a shaded area, the plant may produce leaves but will likely fail to flower.

While you can place it in a pond, it is specifically bred as a micro-lotus. If placed in a large, open pond without a contained pot, it may be outcompeted by other plants or struggle to maintain its compact, 13-inch form.

Use a heavy, non-organic topsoil or a dedicated aquatic planting medium. Avoid lightweight potting mixes or soils with perlite, as these will float to the surface and cloud your water.

Yes, fertilization is essential for active growth and blooming. During the growing season, use a slow-release aquatic fertilizer tablet pushed deep into the soil every 3 to 4 weeks to ensure the plant has the nutrients required to support its vibrant flowers.

Princess Abby is a perennial, but it requires winter dormancy to return the following year. If you live in a climate with freezing winters, you must move the pot to a cool, frost-free location like a garage or basement once the foliage dies back in autumn.