Pocket BotanistGuide botanique
Egyptian blue water lily.
Nymphaea nouchali
Prononciation nim-FEE-uh NOO-chal-ee
Aussi appelée Blue Lotus, Cape Blue Waterlily, Cape Water Lily, Day Waterlily, Red and Blue Waterlily, Sada shapla
This stunning aquatic plant is famous for its fragrant, star shaped flowers that float gracefully on the water surface. It thrives in warm, still ponds and holds significant cultural history in ancient civilizations. You'll love how it adds a touch of serenity to any water garden.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Aquatic perennial
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 0 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 5 feet wide
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Keep this lily in a sunny spot with still water to encourage consistent blooming. Watch for yellowing leaves or pests like aphids, and remove any decaying foliage to keep the water clean. Ensure the plant has enough space to spread its pads without overcrowding.
- Arrosage
- The plant must remain fully submerged in water at all times.
- Engrais
- Use specialized aquatic fertilizer tablets pushed into the soil near the roots during the growing season.
- Taille
- Trim away dead or yellowing leaves and spent flowers to maintain plant health.
- Rempotage
- Repot when the plant becomes root bound in its container to ensure continued vigor.
- Sol
- Heavy clay or aquatic potting mix
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 8.0
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Star shaped blue or violet flowers
- Floating round leaves with wavy edges
- Yellow centers on open blooms
- Submerged tuberous root system
Science
- Famille
- Nymphaeaceae
- Genre
- Nymphaea
- Ordre
- Nymphaeales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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