Pune conservationist maintains a collection of 70 lotus and water lily species

Rajesh Bhavsar of Undri, Pune, maintains around 70 lotus and water lily species on his 1,500-square-foot terrace. The plants are kept in about 170 tubs.

Bhavsar began studying the plants in 2025. He sourced specimens from different parts of India, as well as Thailand and Vietnam. His collection includes varieties such as Gossip Girl, Daisy, Twin Birds, Lavanya and Aura.

Bhavsar guides people interested in growing and caring for lotus and water lilies. He hopes to establish a garden with more than 100 species.