Aquarium Plants Discounts Water Lily

It means the plant is shipped without soil or a pot, consisting only of the root structure. This is the standard, healthy way to transport water lilies, as it allows you to plant them directly into your own aquatic soil or container upon arrival.

This variety is adaptable, but for best results, place the rhizome in a container at a depth where the leaves can comfortably reach the surface. Generally, keeping the crown of the plant 6 to 18 inches below the water surface is ideal.

Yes, as a hardy perennial, it is designed to go dormant during the colder months. As long as the rhizome is kept below the ice line in your pond, it will naturally return and begin growing again once the water warms up in the spring.

While many water lilies prefer full sun, this variety thrives in partial sun conditions. It will bloom reliably throughout the warmer months as long as it receives several hours of direct light each day.

Use a heavy, sandy garden soil or a dedicated aquatic planting medium. Avoid using potting mixes with peat or perlite, as these materials are too light and will float away, clouding your pond water.