Lotus are blooming at Bergen Water Gardens in 2020! We had a slow start, with snow flakes flying until mid May. However, the recent heatwaves have caused a surge in growth and blooming of our lotus collection. Officially we will celebrate LotusFest 2020 on August 1st and 2nd. Due to New York travel restrictions and the risks associated with Covid 19, we are limiting our official celebration. Remember the lotus will be at their peak throughout the month of August. If possible, it's best to … [Read more...] about Lotus are Blooming
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34th National Lotus Exhibition Guangzhou
June 20th, 2020 opened the 34th National Lotus Exhibition in Guangzhou China. This year's Exhibition was hosted by Lotus Mountain in Guangzhou. Over 1,200 varieties of lotus were featured, along with 500 + varieties of waterlilies. One of the highlights of this year's meeting were exhibits created by the different provinces of China. Due to Covid 19, this year's meeting was the first virtual meeting ever held. The opening ceremony was broadcast as were the educational seminars on lotus and … [Read more...] about 34th National Lotus Exhibition Guangzhou
Sarracenia American Pitcher Plant
During June 2020 I had a chance to visit a wholesale grower of Sarracenia, American Pitcher Plants. Most of the pitcher plants are hybrids created by the grower. The pitcher plants are grown outdoor in bog gardens, which are 10 years old. These are found north in zone 6 - Central Pennsylvania. The bottom is is a 2 x 4 frame, lined with EPDM rubber pond liner. This will hold the water. Next is a 2 x 8 frame on top of the 2 x4 frame. The small space between the frames allows the excess water to … [Read more...] about Sarracenia American Pitcher Plant
Select Butterfly Koi June 2020
This week we received an exceptional selection of select butterfly koi in both 4 to 6 inches and 6 to 8 inches sizes. The finnage is superb; with outstanding metallic highlights. We also received a limited number of 3 to 4 inch select koi and select butterfly koi. We have koi from 3 inches to 16 inches available! Our koi are expertly raised in the USA by Blackwater Creek Koi Farms. I had some fun with a Mavic Mini Drone flying 4 feet above the water. Sadly there is some wave interference … [Read more...] about Select Butterfly Koi June 2020
The Wall of Micro Lotus
Let us first say THANK YOU to all of our wonderful customers who have supported us during the spring of 2020! We appreciate your orders and kind words during these challenging times. We welcome the hundreds of new lotus growers to this exciting new hobby! To help us keep up with the ever increasing demand, we have creates 2 new lotus growing areas, in the spring of 2020. The first features an area we call "The Wall". The Wall is actually three, 30 feet shelves, which holds a total 93 micro … [Read more...] about The Wall of Micro Lotus
Sale: Nepenthes hamata x veitchii BE3943
We need to make room for a huge incoming shipment from Borneo Exotics in the next few days. We have some beautiful plants of Nepenthes hamata x veitchii which we will put on sale for just $50. Save $30! Order Here Borneo Exotics introduced this hybrid in August 2018. The female parent is a selected seed-grown clone of the G. Tambusisi form of N. hamata and the male parent is a handsome striped form of N. veitchii, selected from the Bareo form of the species sold under BE-3205. There’s a lot of … [Read more...] about Sale: Nepenthes hamata x veitchii BE3943
Lotus Tubers Spring 2020
Lotus tubers for Spring 2020 will arrive next week! The lotus harvest is complete . We will start shipping lotus tubers on March 30th. Thank you for supporting our small business at this special time! We have had an exceptional harvest of Chinese Red Beijing plus other lotus this year. Therefore we would like to offer a special price of $35 per tuber for this exceptional lotus: ORDER CHINESE RED BEIJING Lotus On Special Order Beautiful Fragrance Lotus On Special: PLUS A … [Read more...] about Lotus Tubers Spring 2020
Carnivorous Plants Spring 2020
Carnivorous Plants are flooding in during Spring 2020. As the plants settle in and acclimate, they will be added to our website. The following Venus fly traps and Sarracenia flavas have already arrived from Christian Kline in Germany: Dionaea muscipiula Fake Dracula Dionaea muscipiula Sawtooth Dionaea muscipiula Cup Trap New Clone Dionaea muscipiula Dentata Dionaea muscipiula Draco Dionaea muscipiula Akai Riu F 15 BCP Dionaea muscipiula Big Behemoth Dionaea muscipiula … [Read more...] about Carnivorous Plants Spring 2020
2020 New Lotus, Carnivorous, Pots and More
As we welcome 2020 this year, we are excited about the many new plants and products available! Some items are here now, others will arrive in March and April. Look for our updates on our website, Facebook and Google! Join us as we celebrate 20 years of business! 55 New lotus varieties , with more being added almost everyday! 2020 we are featuring over 40 varieties of Micro Lotus New varieties of Edible Lotus Updates soon New beautiful Chinese porcelain pots from the famed city of … [Read more...] about 2020 New Lotus, Carnivorous, Pots and More
Nepenthes Celebrate the Winter Solstice
On this 2019 Winter Solstice, we had a near perfect, clear sunset. With the sun setting at the lowest angle of the year, it's light bathed our Nepenthes collection in greenhouse #4 directly from the side. This provided a unique opportunity to see our mature Nepenthes collection " in a different light". Enjoy! Order Nepenthes https://youtu.be/abnPQIhvkk0 … [Read more...] about Nepenthes Celebrate the Winter Solstice
December 2019 Nepenthes Update
We have just completed our final Nepenthes update of the decade! Check out these outstanding Nepenthes from Borneo Exotics: BE 3770 N. aenigma sm $ 25.00 BE 3004 N. albomarginata sm $ 30.00 BE 3886 N. burbidgeae x platychila sm $ 30.00 BE 3886 N. burbidgeae x platychila med $ 45.00 BE 3974 N. burbidgeae x sibuyanensis sm $ 20.00 BE 3974 N. burbidgeae x sibuyanensis lg $ 35.00 BE 3723 N. burbidgeae x veitchii sm $ … [Read more...] about December 2019 Nepenthes Update
Bergen Water Gardens Customers 2019
The team at Bergen Water Gardens works continuously to grow and supply the best Lotus, Nepenthes and Orchids possible. We strive to provide superior customer service and quickly resolve any questions or concerns. We would like to thank all of customers here in the Rochester area, across the USA and around the world for making 2019 our best year ever! 2020 marks our 20th year in business and our 6th year of website sales. Look for more exciting plants, pottery and additional surprises as we … [Read more...] about Bergen Water Gardens Customers 2019
Lotus Specials for Cyber Monday 2019
Bergen Water Gardens is excited to offer the following lotus specials for Cyber Monday 2019. Choose from 12 beautiful Chinese lotus; many are new select varieties in the USA! These specials are available Monday December 2 thru Monday December 8, 2019. Lotus tubers will be shipped starting the end of March 2020 or per your instructions. Thank you for your continued support of Lotus Paradise at Bergen Water Gardens. Your Choice: Just $19.99 per tuber! Red Lotus: Beauty in Spring River … [Read more...] about Lotus Specials for Cyber Monday 2019
2019 Black Friday Nepenthes Specials
Thank you for your tremendous response to our Black Friday Special! Lili and Larry have decided to extend these specials thru Monday December 8th. 2019 Black Friday Nepenthes Specials Save 20 to 30% on these select Nepenthes plants until Monday December 2, 2019, while supplies last. BE 3694 N. (ampullaria x 'Viking') x dubia $24 Save 20% BE 3965 N. 'Bill Bailey' x robcantleyi $ 24 Save 20% BE 3953 N. glandulifera x hamata $ 30 Save … [Read more...] about 2019 Black Friday Nepenthes Specials
Hairy Nepenthes
Hairy Nepenthes, especially with teeth, are among the most popular and sought after Nepenthes plants. The species which creates these wondrous Nepenthes hybrids is Nepenthes hamata. N. hamata often contributes hair on lid and body of the pitchers. Frequently there are the menacing teeth on the peristome which attract and mesmerize Nepenthes growers. Lastly, most N. hamata hybrids produce pitchers with ease and tend to keep them on the plant for a lengthy time! At Bergen Water Gardens we are … [Read more...] about Hairy Nepenthes
Micro Lotus August 2019
Here is an update on our Micro Lotus August 2019 at Bergen Water Gardens: Our pots have been outside since early July. Overall the micro lotus are growing well, with the heat and humidity of our summer. From our experience it seems to take longer for a micro lotus bud to open compared to a full sized lotus. However the leaf and the bud are actually more highly prized than the flower in "Micro Lotus Appreciation". We are filling the pots 3 times a day with water, due to evaporation and … [Read more...] about Micro Lotus August 2019
