How old is a lotus? The lotus is called the “living fossil” and is the oldest angiosperm. About 100004500 years ago, before human was born, lotuses, together with a few other strong plants were living on the barren earth.

When is the best time to appreciate the lotus? About 5:30 am to 8:00 pm in summer is the best time for the lotus in a day. They would half bloom in the first day, and open up the entire buds the second day. Therefore, the morning of the second day is the best time to appreciate the lotus.