Planting and Growing Nymphaea 'Colorado'
| Care difficulty | 4 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Submerge tuber fully beneath still shallow pond water surface |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Poorly drained |
| Fertilizing | Aquatic lily fertilizer tablets inserted monthly into pond mud |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
Submerge tuber fully beneath still shallow pond water surface
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
Poorly drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
Aquatic lily fertilizer tablets inserted monthly into pond mud
Learn more →How to Prune Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly
Learn more →How to Propagate Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, place pots in shallow water until established. See pond plant propagation
Learn more →How to Transplant Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Nymphaea 'Colorado' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
Grow in undisturbed water in full sun. Plant in baskets in loamy soil with crowns just below soil surface and covered with pea shingle. Position basket so that it is covered by 15-25cm of water; as the plants establish gradually lower the plants to a depth of 50-60cm. See hardy waterlily cultivation for more advice
Learn more →How to Repot Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Nymphaea 'Colorado'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to crown rot, brown spot and water lily leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to brown china-mark moth, false leaf-mining midge, water lily beetle and water lily aphid. See waterlily pests for more details
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Nymphaea 'Colorado'
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