Nymphaea 'Purple Joy' Day Blooming Tropical Waterlily

Being viviparous means the plant produces new plantlets directly from the center of its leaves. You can easily propagate these by letting them grow until they develop roots and then detaching them to start new plants.

Yes, this variety has a medium spread, making it well-suited for container ponds or smaller water gardens. Ensure your container allows for a water depth of at least 6 to 24 inches to accommodate its growth.

No CO2 is required for this plant. However, like most tropical waterlilies, it is a heavy feeder and will perform best if you use a high-quality aquatic plant fertilizer tablet pushed into the substrate during the growing season.

As a tropical variety, 'Purple Joy' is not frost-tolerant. If you live in a cooler climate, you will need to bring the tuber indoors or into a heated greenhouse once water temperatures drop below 65°F to keep it alive through the winter.

This variety requires full sun, which means at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If it receives less light, the plant may produce fewer blooms and the foliage may become leggy.