Why don't the leaves of lotus plants rot in water? Share with your friends Share 3 Ankita Nandan answered this The leaves of lotus do not rot in water because they have a waxy coating on it which which prevents from rottening and decaying. regards 15 View Full Answer Rajiv Kumar answered this Please find this answer -1 Jolly answered this As the stem of the lotus has a layer of waxy coating. 5 Saamiya Ahmad answered this lotus leaf is both adapted for water and has its cellular functions to keep it from decomposing. 2 Ankita Nandan answered this hope it helps 1