Tricker’s planting directions are sent with each lotus tuber. Please follow them closely. Lotus typically needs a lot of room to grow to bloom. Tricker’s Large Crates are perfect for growing all lotus! They provide the ample room necessary to grow and bloom. Note in the left photograph of a blooming lotus in an Large crate taken from the pool and placed on a wheel barrow. The roots can be seen extending through the crate which will be able to take in nutrients from the water, and provide a surface growing area on ALL sides. These crates are proven to allow the lotus to prosper and bloom!