Scientific Name
Nymphaea candida C.Presl
Common Name(s)
Dwarf White Water Lily
Synonym(s)
Castalia biradiata, Castalia candida, Castalia colchica, Castalia semiaperta, Leuconymphaea candida
Scientific Classification
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Genus: Nymphaea
Flower
Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Spring until the end of summer
Description
Nymphaea candida is an aquatic perennial herb that spreads up to 2 feet (60 cm). Rhizomes are stoloniferous and unbranched. Leaves are up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter, usually floating or submerged. They are membranous when young and prominently veined when mature. The flower is bisexual, white with a yellow center, up to 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter, and it is usually floating alone.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zones 4a to 9b: from −30 °F (−34.4 °C) to 30 °F (−1.1 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Like any other perennial, each different Water Lilies may have specific needs regarding sunlight, soil, fertilization, water depth, and pruning requirements. When shopping for Water Lilies, be sure to check the requirements of that specific plant before you decide that you must have it! Generally, Water Lilies require a minimum of four to five hours of full sun each day to produce the most blooms. They should be planted in a large, wide pot, using a slightly acidic mixture of clay and loam with a pH of 6.1-7.0. Commercial potting mixes often contain amendments that float, so if you are using a commercial mix, be sure that it is specifically for aquatic plants! Adding a few goldfish to your pond will take care of most insect pests that attack aquatic plants as well as devouring the mosquito larvae.
See more at: How to Grow and Care for Water Lilies.
Origin
This species is native to quiet freshwater habitats in Eurasia.
Links
- Back to genus Nymphaea
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