Planting and Growing Nymphaea 'Almost Black'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Roots stay fully submerged in shallow still pond water year-round |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam |
| Soil pH | Neutral · Alkaline · Acid |
| Soil moisture | Poorly drained |
| Fertilizing | Specialized aquatic plant tablet fertilizer placed monthly in water |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
Roots stay fully submerged in shallow still pond water year-round
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral · Alkaline · Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
Poorly drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
Specialized aquatic plant tablet fertilizer placed monthly in water
Learn more →How to Prune Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly
Learn more →How to Propagate Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
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 'Almost Black'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Nymphaea 'Almost Black' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
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 15-25 cm of water, as the plants establish lower the plants to twice the initial planting depth. Feed during the growing season with a proprietary aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. See pond plants for further advice
Learn more →How to Repot Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Nymphaea 'Almost Black'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to crown rot, brown spot and water lily leaf spot
Pests
Susceptible to water-lily beetle, water lily aphid, brown china-mark moth and false leaf-mining midge
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Nymphaea 'Almost Black'
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