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 X-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 X-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!