Heaven Lotus (Gustavia augusta)
Experience the exotic beauty of the Heaven Lotus (Gustavia augusta), a South American native perfect for tropical container gardens. This plant produces large, intensely fragrant flowers with delicate pearl white petals, blushed pink tips, and vibrant sunshine yellow centers. It begins to bloom when it reaches a manageable height of 5-6 feet, filling your home with an intoxicating aroma from late winter through spring. Its captivating fragrance and striking appearance make it an ideal choice for adding a touch of the tropics to your living space.
$39.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2391
/ 2693
#2391 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-9%
Below average
Pot Size
4
/ "
Who it's for
- Spectacular, Fragrant Blooms
- Highly Sought Collector's Item
- Lush, Year-Round Tropical Foliage
Who should skip it
- Strict Tropical Climate Requirements
- Significant Space Demands
- Slow to Reach Flowering Maturity
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
50 degrees
Mature Height
5-6 feet
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Features
- Intensely fragrant, large tropical flowers
- Striking pearl white and pink coloration
- Starts blooming at a manageable height
- Provides intoxicating fragrance indoors
- Ideal for container gardening
- Blooms reliably in late winter/spring
What customers say
Customers are overwhelmingly thrilled with Logee's for successfully sourcing this rare Heaven Lotus specimen. The primary positive theme centers on the exceptional quality and health of the starter plants received, noting the careful packaging that minimizes transit stress. Enthusiasts value the ability to acquire this sought-after tropical stock. The main challenge involves the plant's demanding cultural needs, requiring consistent high humidity and warmth, which proves difficult in nonideal climates. Despite the specialized care required, those who succeed praise the spectacular blooms and intense fragrance as justifying the premium price and effort. The consensus recognizes Logee's for providing viable, high-quality stock of an exceptional plant.
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