The Bloom books · 盛开系列

Lessons from my garden, in two books.

Discover the beauty of lotus and waterlilies and learn how to grow them with confidence. These illustrated beginner's guides draw on over a decade of hands-on growing experience in Singapore.

Available in English and Chinese. I'll personally sign every copy, with a message to you or someone special on request.

  • Personally signed by Dr Lotus
  • Free delivery anywhere in Singapore
  • Pay by PayNow after your order is confirmed on WhatsApp

Choose your edition

Cover of Waterlily in Bloom
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A fully illustrated photographic guide to growing healthy, blooming waterlilies.

Dr Lotus & Waterlily

979-8328409711
Waterlily in BloomShih Lien Yao

Inside

Waterlily in Bloom

  1. Understanding waterlilies
  2. Setting up for success
  3. Care and maintenance
  4. Propagation techniques
  5. Troubleshooting common issues
  6. Showcasing beautiful varieties

English

Waterlily in Bloom

A Beginner's Guide to Appreciating and Growing Waterlily

5.0 on Amazon · 24 ratings

S$24signed copy

Cover of 盛开的荷花 (Lotus in Bloom, Chinese edition)
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The first lotus book written in English by a Singaporean on tropical lotus.

Dr Lotus & Waterlily

盛开的荷花Shih Lien Yao

Inside

Lotus in Bloom

  1. The symbolic significance of lotus
  2. How to select the right lotus
  3. Step-by-step planting guides
  4. How to care for your lotus
  5. Troubleshooting common issues
  6. Fertilisation secrets

中文版

盛开的荷花

荷花栽培入门指南

Lotus in Bloom, Chinese edition

中文版 · Chinese edition

S$20signed copy

Cover of 盛开的睡莲 (Waterlily in Bloom, Chinese edition)
This book belongs toSigned by the author

A fully illustrated photographic guide to growing healthy, blooming waterlilies.

Dr Lotus & Waterlily

盛开的睡莲Shih Lien Yao

Inside

Waterlily in Bloom

  1. Understanding waterlilies
  2. Setting up for success
  3. Care and maintenance
  4. Propagation techniques
  5. Troubleshooting common issues
  6. Showcasing beautiful varieties

中文版

盛开的睡莲

欣赏与栽培睡莲入门指南

Waterlily in Bloom, Chinese edition

中文版 · Chinese edition

S$20signed copy

Best value

The Bloom Set

Lotus in Bloom + Waterlily in Bloom

Both guides together, for anyone growing lotus and waterlilies side by side.

S$42Save S$6 · free delivery

Other ways to get them

Outside Singapore, or in a hurry?

Signed copies ship within Singapore. Readers anywhere else can order the English editions from Amazon, as a paperback or for Kindle.

On the shelf at Gardens by the Bay
On the shelf at Gardens by the Bay
Amazon · paperback & Kindle Lotus in Bloom 4.9 · 35 ratings Amazon · paperback & Kindle Waterlily in Bloom 5.0 · 24 ratings
In person Gardens by the Bay gift shops Both books, at the entrance shop and inside the Gardens
Gifts, groups & events Ordering several copies? WhatsApp me for a group price

Ordering

Ordering & delivery.

How do I order and pay?

Add your books to the cart and complete checkout, then send the prepared order through WhatsApp. I'll confirm your order and provide PayNow details before signing and posting your books once payment is received.

When will my books be posted?

I post orders within three working days of receiving payment, with free delivery anywhere in Singapore. Collection from my garden in Simpang Bedok is also available by appointment.

Can you personalise my signed copy?

Yes—all copies ordered here are personally signed. Leave the recipient's name and any dedication request at checkout, whether the book is for you or a gift.

Are both books available in Chinese?

Yes—盛开的荷花 is the Chinese edition of Lotus in Bloom, and 盛开的睡莲 is the Chinese edition of Waterlily in Bloom. Select your preferred language before adding the books to your cart.

Can I order from outside Singapore?

Orders placed here are delivered within Singapore only. Overseas readers can find the English editions on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.

Can I order several copies for gifts or an event?

Yes—contact me on WhatsApp with the titles, languages, quantities and date required. I'll confirm availability and pricing for your order.