Potted lotus flowers are increasingly popular in garden landscapes. For potted lotus, one should choose ornamental strains suitable for pot cultivation. Common varieties include "Fo Zuo" (Buddha Seat), "Chong Tai", "Bi Jiang Xue" (Emerald White Snow), "Da Bi Lian" (Grand Emerald Lotus), "Yi Zhang Qing" (A Measure of Green), "Jiao Rong San Bian" (Triple Charm), "Shou Xing Tao" (Longevity Peach), and "Xi Hu" (West Lake).