Tiger lotus growth query

[Lcc86]

I put a tiger lotus bulb (Nymphaea zenkeri) in my tank over a week ago following the instructions i.e. push the bulb I'm but don't bury it, but have had no growth yet. How long does it take before I can expect to see any growth? I did also put a root tab in as well just to give it an extra boost.

 

[connorlindeman]

Sometimes, these bulbs can go dormant for extended periods.
Some bulbs have taken weeks to sprout in my tanks.

 

[connorlindeman]

Also, I would leave it on the substrate. Don't bury it.

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

Mine arrived with some sprouting so it didn't take long to get going...but over time the leaves died away (I neglected it unfortunately) and now the bulb just lays dormant I wonder if I should take it out for a few weeks and let it dry out?

 

[Lcc86]

Seems I will have to practice some patience! Hopefully won't take too long, am excited to see what it looks like in the tank when it eventually gets going!

 

[Lcc86]

Mine arrived with some sprouting so it didn't take long to get going...but over time the leaves died away (I neglected it unfortunately) and now the bulb just lays dormant I wonder if I should take it out for a few weeks and let it dry out?

I just bought it so I'm hoping they didn't sell me a dormant one but then I don't know if you can even tell if it's gone dormant - I'm terrible with most things plant-related!

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

It's very frustrating...mines been like this for over a year now pretty pants to be honest

 

[connorlindeman]

I've heard you can take it out, put it in a bag surrounded by damp sand, and put it in the fridge for a bit. It should sprout once taken out.

 

[Lcc86]

It's very frustrating...mines been like this for over a year now pretty pants to be honest

A year! Wow!

 

[Lcc86]

I've heard you can take it out, put it in a bag surrounded by damp sand, and put it in the fridge for a bit. It should sprout once taken out.

Interesting, wonder what that does to wake it up.

 

[connorlindeman]

Interesting, wonder what that does to wake it up.

I may be wrong, but I think this is a plant that grows in an area that gets flooded and then dried. You would be simulating the dry season.

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

I've heard you can take it out, put it in a bag surrounded by damp sand, and put it in the fridge for a bit. It should sprout once taken out.

Can't hurt to try?

 

[Lcc86]

Can't hurt to try?

Yeah I think I might and see what happens!

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

Yeah I think I might and see what happens!

I'll race you

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

I've wrapped it in some wet filter floss and stuck it in the fridge I wonder how long it should be left there? A month...2 months?....3 months?