Planting and Growing Cape blue waterlily
| 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 | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Use aquatic fertilizer lightly during warm active growth season |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Cape blue waterlily?
Keep roots in shallow water or permanently saturated aquatic soil
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Cape blue waterlily?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Cape blue waterlily?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Cape blue waterlily?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Cape blue waterlily?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Cape blue waterlily?
Use aquatic fertilizer lightly during warm active growth season
Learn more →How to Prune Cape blue waterlily?
Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly
Learn more →How to Propagate Cape blue waterlily?
Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, place pots in shallow water until established
Learn more →How to Transplant Cape blue waterlily?
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Learn more →How to Care for Cape blue waterlily in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Cape blue 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 50-70cm. Feed during the growing season with aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. Lift and store in a warm greenhouse over winter. See waterlily cultivation for more advice
Learn more →How to Repot Cape blue waterlily?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Cape blue waterlily?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to brown spot, crown rot 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 Cape blue waterlily
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