Description
This plant is common in shallow lakes and ponds throughout temperate and tropical Asia: Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Yunnan, Taiwan, Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. It is the national flower of Bangladesh.
It is also found in northeastern Australia and Papua New Guinea.
The hairy water lily is found both as a cultivated plant as well as in the wild. It prefers non-acidic waters and it does not tolerate temperatures below 15 °C.
Germination Guide
🌍 Tropical and subtropical Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Taiwan, Yunnan), northeastern Australia
Moderate
Nymphaea pubescens, commonly known as the hairy water lily, is a tropical aquatic plant native to Asia with large, white or pink flowers that bloom approximately 15 cm in diameter. The species is named for the fine, hair-like structures on the undersides of its leaves and stems. Seeds require warm water temperatures and bright light to germinate successfully over 3-5 weeks.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
21 – 35 days
Temperature
Min 24°C
Ideal 25°C
Max 27°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
Heavy clay-based mineral soil or aquatic potting mix, well-sifted and clean
Recommended container
Pot with sealed drainage hole, submerged in 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) of water
Growing Tips
Sow seeds on soil surface and cover with thin substrate layer. Maintain 15-30 cm (6-12 inches) water depth above soil. Place in full sun or use grow light 6+ hours daily. Keep water temperature warm at 24-27°C (75-80°F). Seedlings resemble thin grass initially. Transplant when 2-3 floating leaves appear. Gradually increase water depth as plants mature to 30-50 cm. Use clean, dechlorinated water and change daily to prevent fungal issues. Fresh seeds germinate better than stored seeds.
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