Water lily cultivation methods and precautions

Last Update :2024.05.20

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1. Water depth and water quality

2. Humidity

3. Temperature

4. Lighting

5. Fertilization


Water lilies are generally grown in water, and the water depth can be controlled at 30 to 50 centimeters; the water quality should be clean, and the pH value should be between six and seven. A humidity of around 50% is better. The best temperature is between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius, and you should be protected from cold in winter. The lighting should be sufficient, but strong light should also be avoided. Just use some decomposed liquid fertilizer in an appropriate amount, and there is no need to fertilize in winter.


Water lily farming methods and precautions
1. Water depth and water quality

1. Water depth and water quality

For water lilies, they are generally grown in water, so they have some requirements for water depth and water quality. The water depth is best controlled between 30 and 50 centimeters, and the deepest should not exceed 60 centimeters. In addition, the first requirement for water quality is cleanliness, and then the requirement for pH, preferably within the range of six to seven, which is slightly acidic or neutral water.

Water Lily

2. Humidity

Its The best humidity in the growing environment is around 50%. If it is particularly dry, you need to increase the humidity by spraying water or other methods.

3. Temperature

Water lily likes temperature, and the best temperature is between 22 and 26 degrees. Its cold tolerance is not very good, and it should be kept above ten degrees in winter to ensure that it does not suffer frostbite. In summer, the temperature should not be too high, no more than thirty-five degrees. Otherwise, the water will evaporate very quickly and the plants may wither.

Water Lily

4. Light

Water lily likes Mild light and daily light are helpful for its growth and flowering. However, in summer, the main maintenance task is to avoid too strong light, which will make its leaves black.

5. Fertilization

To fertilize water lilies, various types of liquid fertilizers are generally used. Every time you change the water, add a few drops into the water. During the growth period, you need to fertilize once a month with decomposed liquid fertilizer. Generally speaking, fertilization can be gradually reduced in autumn and no fertilization is needed in winter.

Water Lily


2. Humidity

3. Temperature

4. Lighting

5. Fertilization










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