Hardy Water Lily Easy Start Kit

Description

Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea spp.)

Available Colors: White, Red, Orange, Yellow

How It Works

1. Attach the string to the lily bulb netting
2. Attach the other end to the included Floating Bloom Marker
3. Soak the planter ball in your pond for a few seconds
4. The planter sinks while the marker floats above, showing the exact location of your bulb and where your spring blooms will appear

Care

Care Level: Easy
Lighting: Medium to High
CO₂: Not required
Placement: Pond / Container
Growth Rate: Moderate

Temperature: 65–85°F (growth); cold hardy to USDA Zones 4–11
pH: 6.0–8.0
GH: 4–18
KH: 3–12

Light Requirements:
Full sun to partial sun; stronger light promotes faster growth and better flowering

CO₂ Requirements:
Not required; ideal for outdoor ponds and still water environments

Nutrient Requirements:
Heavy root feeder; benefits from nutrient-rich substrate or pond fertilizer tabs over time

Size and Growth Form

Live hardy water lily rhizome secured inside a fiber planter ball with moss fill and netting. Designed to sink and establish at the bottom while sending leaves and blooms to the surface.

Why Aquarists Buy This Plant

Pre-assembled system that removes the guesswork—no digging, no drifting, and no losing your plant in the pond.

Aquascaping Use

Ideal for ponds and water gardens where easy placement and reliable plant tracking are important.

Species Background

Hardy water lilies (Nymphaea spp.) are cold-tolerant aquatic plants that return year after year. They root in substrate while producing floating leaves and seasonal blooms, helping shade the pond and support a balanced ecosystem.