pygmy water lily

Also known as: Chinese waterlily

A deciduous aquatic perennial with small, oval, dark green leaves to 8cm in diameter. The flowers are white with yellow stamens

Scientific classification

Species: pygmy water lily (Nymphaea tetragona)
Genus: Nymphaea
Family: Nymphaeaceae

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Toxicity: Aquatic · Herbaceous Perennial
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Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Submerged
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of pygmy water lily

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Quick identification of pygmy water lily

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pygmy water lily care guide

Keep crown in shallow water or saturated aquatic soil
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Keep crown in shallow water or saturated aquatic soil

Fertilizing

Use aquatic plant feed lightly in growth season

Pruning

Deadhead and remove yellow leaves regularly

Propagation

Propagate by division of rhizomes or offsets in summer, place pots in shallow water until established

Growing

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 10-25 cm of water. Feed during the growing season with a proprietary aquatic fertiliser at the manufacturer's recommended rate. Ideal for ponds in containers and other small ponds.

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