Lotus fulgurans
Care, watering, light and tips for Lotus fulgurans on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 5 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Lotus fulgurans
Lotus fulgurans, also known as Blitzender Backenklee, is a low-growing perennial plant native to the Canary Islands. It is characterized by its finely divided, silvery foliage, which contrasts beautifully with its small, pea-like yellow or orange flowers. It is ideal for rockeries, sunny borders, or as ground cover in Mediterranean gardens.
Care tips
It requires full sun to thrive and produce abundant blooms. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is sensitive to waterlogging. It prefers well-drained soils, preferably sandy or stony, with low nutrient content. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Lotus fulgurans
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or pale leaves, flower or bud drop, slow or no growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If potted, consider repotting to a larger one.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or lack of direct sunlight. They love sun and well-drained soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! With good drainage, full sun, and moderate watering, it usually recovers.