Water lily & lotus

Nymphaea and Nelumbo

Also called · Teratai

Flowers that float on, or rise above, the water of a pond or tub.

LightFull sun
WaterKeep it moist
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 91

“It needs at least 6 hours of sun, or it won't flower.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun, at least 6 hours.
  2. 02

    Water

    Always under water. Top up the pond or tub as it evaporates.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Heavy garden or clay soil in its pot. Potting mix floats away.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Push slow-release fertiliser into the soil once a month while it grows.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Slow-release fertiliser (Osmocote)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • No flowers

    More sun and a feed.

  • Yellow leaves

    Old leaves die off. Cut them at the stem.

  • Mosquito larvae in the water

    Keep a few small fish in it, or change part of the water every week.

Garden, full sun

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