the colours of the lotus flower are:
* White Lotus (Skt. pundarika; Tib. pad ma dkar po): This represents the state of spiritual perfection and total mental purity (bodhi). It is associated with the White Tara and proclaims her perfect nature, a quality which is reinforced by the color of her body. * Pink Lotus (Skt. padma; Tib. pad ma dmar po): This the supreme lotus, generally reserved for the highest deity. Thus naturally it is associated with the Great Buddha himself. * Red Lotus (Skt. kamala; Tib: pad ma chu skyes): This signifies the original nature and purity of the heart (hrdya). It is the lotus of love, compassion, passion and all other qualities of the heart. It is the flower of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. * Blue Lotus(Skt. utpala; Tib. ut pa la): This is a symbol of the victory of the spirit over the senses, and signifies the wisdom of knowledge. Not surprisingly, it is the preferred flower of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom.
A lotus flower can be many colors. Usually the petals are white, pink or light purple.
a lotus flower contains 20--50 petals.
Lotus flower apparently have numerous petals but only 5 petals are original the rest of the petals are modified from the stamens.
Lotus tend to have 12 to 20 petals.
Lilies have 3 petals and 3 sepals, which look like petals. So, lilies appear to have 6 petals. See related links
Lotus leaves roll up into spherical shapes when introduced to water.
a lotus is pinkish in colour.
In some spiritual practices, a lotus flower with thirteen petals is said to symbolize the harmony of the universe and unity of body, mind, and spirit. Each petal may represent virtues such as patience, purity, and self-realization.
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India is made of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals".
it is blue
You can prune lotus plants by clipping dead leaves and petals from the flower. However, the flower should be pruned once it is completely dead.
because of cells they have in the petals
white