Lotus Flower
In Egyptian times, the lotus flower was very important in their religion. Meaning creation and rebirth, it was a symbol of the sun, because at night it closes and goes under the water, and at dawn it rises above the water and opens again. It was the only plant that could bloom and bear fruit at the same time as it emerged pure white from the depths of the swamp and grew above the water. One myth that revolves around the lotus is that during creation, a giant lotus flower grew out of a pond, from which the sun rose. Also, the lotus figure is depicted in various works of art throughout ancient Egypt. It acts as a border to outline a piece of artwork, or is held in the hands of a god or man. The lotus was also used in their mathematics, helping to calculate higher orders. One lotus works as 1,000 and two lotuses as 2,000.
Meet the lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, a real eye-catcher with its large rounded leaves floating above the surface of the water. Popular in pink and white, this flower is a symbol of peace and beauty around the world. The lotus is known for its self-cleaning leaves – a natural phenomenon that repels dirt and water, making the plant a symbol of purity in cultures such as Hinduism and Buddhism.
Lotus gives life to your pond. Every day it opens its flowers at sunrise and closes them again at sunset. This easy-care plant feels at home in a variety of conditions, making it easy to care for.
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