Story: Bonnie’s Check-In: Lotus Berthelotii
Episode: 9
Presenter: Bonnie-Marie Hibbs
Air Date: 17th October 2020

Lotus berthelotti is an evergreen plant with stunning fiery red flowers.

• Lotus berthelotti is endemic to the Canary Islands and was classified as extremely rare in 1884.
• This plant is almost extinct in the wild but is widely cultivated and can be grown easily in our gardens at home.
• It is a ground cover and grows best in all day sun and well-draining soil.