Planting and Growing Nymphaea 'Black Princess'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic soil |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Poorly drained |
| Fertilizing | Use aquatic fertilizer lightly during warm active growth season |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic soil
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
Poorly drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
Use aquatic fertilizer lightly during warm active growth season
Learn more →How to Prune Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly
Learn more →How to Propagate Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, place pots in shallow water until established
Learn more →How to Transplant Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Nymphaea 'Black Princess' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
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 50-70cm. Feed during the growing season with aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. See hardy waterlily cultivation for more advice
Learn more →How to Repot Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Nymphaea 'Black Princess'?
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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 'Black Princess'
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