Tropical Water lilies

Tropical water lilies are magnificent aquatic plants famous for their intense, jewel-toned colors and highly fragrant blooms that rise several inches out of the water. Unlike hardy water lilies, tropical varieties require warm water temperatures above 21°C to thrive and can produce multiple flowers.

Key Features

Blooms: Stand high above the surface; available in blue, purple, bright pink, and red.

Schedule: Split into day-blooming (open morning to afternoon) and night-blooming (open late afternoon to morning) varieties.

Foliage: Large green or variegated pads feature distinct sharp, serrated margins.

Care and Growth Requirements

Sunlight: Needs full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct daily light.

Water Temperature: Prefers warm conditions consistently above 21°C (70°F).

Soil and Feed: Plant in heavy, organic, nutrient-rich soil or clay; use monthly aquatic fertilizer tablets during the active growing season.

Depth: Position containers 6 to 24 inches below the water surface depending on the specific spread of the plant.