well then we can put aside the mind bending properties of the plant, and go with rebirth perhaps, more accurately surviving a traumatic experience and coming out "fresh as new" the flower closes up at night and reopen the next day
It is nurtured in darkness and muck, only to arise in the sunlight where its true beauty shows in all its glory.
The Fibonacci sequence offers a "balanced" vertical growth pattern and is the most efficient petal and leaf distribution for vertical growth as well as efficient sunlight collection. A natural constant utilized by many objects which are considered divine and sacred patterns. (the golden mean) Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!More Fibonacci Growth In Lotus Flowers Pictures images https://www.hinduismtoday.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=4411