How to Care for Nymphoides indica (Water Snowflake)

Korean name: 어리연꽃

Water Snowflake is a small aquatic plant that floats on water surfaces, characterized by its rounded leaves and white petals. Its leaves spread wide over the water, and its flowers bloom in summer, adding beauty to aquatic gardens. It is relatively easy to care for, suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Aquatic plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Tropical Asia, India region
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: aquatic plant, beginner friendly, summer bloomer, floating plant
• Also known as: Water Snowflake, Floating Heart

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade.
• Watering: Keep the plant submerged or floating in water at all times.
• Soil: Use aquatic plant soil or secure in water.
• Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid aquatic plant fertilizer 1-2 times per month.

Common questions

How often should you water Nymphoides indica?

Keep the plant submerged or floating in water at all times. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Nymphoides indica?

It likes Prefers bright indirect light to partial shade.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Use aquatic plant soil or secure in water..

Is Nymphoides indica safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Nymphoides indica good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain high humidity levels.. Fertilise Apply liquid aquatic plant fertilizer 1-2 times per month..