fragrant waterlily

How to Grow and Care for fragrant waterlily

fragrant waterlily · Nymphaea odorata
Also known as: alligator bonnets; American sweet-scented water lily; pond lily; toad lily; water cabbage; water nymph

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

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Planting and Growing fragrant waterlily

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrate
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingAquatic plant feed used lightly during warm active growth season
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Care Tips

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

How to Water fragrant waterlily?

Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic substrate

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for fragrant waterlily?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for fragrant waterlily?

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What Soil Is Best for fragrant waterlily?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for fragrant waterlily?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize fragrant waterlily?

Aquatic plant feed used lightly during warm active growth season

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How to Prune fragrant waterlily?

Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly

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How to Propagate fragrant waterlily?

Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, place pots in shallow water until established. See pond plant propagation

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How to Transplant fragrant waterlily?

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How to Care for fragrant waterlily in Winter?

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How to Plant fragrant waterlily?

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

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How to Repot fragrant waterlily?

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How to Harvest fragrant waterlily?

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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

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The Toxicity of fragrant waterlily

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Attributes of fragrant waterlily

Plant typeAquatic
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSubmerged
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Scientific Classification

Species
Nymphaea odorata
Genus
Nymphaea
Family
Nymphaeaceae
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