How to Care for Nymphaea tetragona (Pygmy Waterlily)

Korean name: 수련

Nymphaea tetragona is an aquatic plant that features round leaves floating on the water surface, commonly found in ponds or garden watersides. It produces white flowers during summer and thrives in clean water with ample sunlight. The leaves and flowers float on the water, creating a distinctive appearance.

Key facts

• Category: Aquatic plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Temperate Asia, Northern Hemisphere
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: aquatic plant, summer bloom, green leaves, waterside plant
• Also known as: Pygmy Waterlily, Dwarf Waterlily

Care Guide

• Light: Place where it receives full sunlight.
• Watering: Plant submerged in water and keep water level adequate at all times.
• Soil: Rich organic aquatic soil is preferred.
• Humidity: Humidity is not a major concern due to its aquatic habitat.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply aquatic plant fertilizer moderately during early growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Nymphaea tetragona?

Plant submerged in water and keep water level adequate at all times. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Nymphaea tetragona?

It likes Place where it receives full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Rich organic aquatic soil is preferred..

Is Nymphaea tetragona safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Nymphaea tetragona good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Humidity is not a major concern due to its aquatic habitat.. Fertilise Apply aquatic plant fertilizer moderately during early growing season..