Pond-lily, also known as Bonnet lily, Alligator-bonnet
Pond-lily is generally easy to care for, requiring full sunlight and nutrient-rich, loamy soil. Special care points include maintaining consistent water levels, as pond-lily thrives in shallow, still water environments, and ensuring clean water to prevent build-up of algae and pests. Regularly removing dead or decaying leaves will also help keep pond-lily healthy and free from disease.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every week |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Garden Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
| Hardiness Zones |
4-8
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Varigated yellow pond-lily (Nuphar lutea) is a North American aquatic plant with floating leaves. It goes by many names including "brandy bottle," a reference to the fact that its flowers smell a bit like stale alcohol, and its fruits are shaped like bottles or vases. The Dutch province, Friesland, features varigated yellow pond-lily leaves on its flag.
Spatterdock (Nuphar advena) is a perennial aquatic plant with 30 to 41 cm long leaves that extend several inches above the water. Individual flower buds bloom from late spring to early fall. Blossoms are green in the beginning and, when open, reveal greenish-yellow flowers that close each evening. Flowers are replaced by fruits in fall.
The least water-lily is an aquatic plant, pollinated mainly by flies. The plant can be easily distinguished from other water lilies by the star-shaped stigma disc, which is otherwise round. The plant is valued greatly for its floating leaves and yellow flowers.
Cow lily (Nuphar variegata) is a species of pond lily that lives in Canada and the northernmost reaches of the United States. Its large round leaves float on the water's surface while its flowers extend above on stalks. The species is also variously known as bullhead pond-lily and yellow pond-lily.
East Asian yellow water-lily is a perennial aquatic herb distinguishable by its floating heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow flowers. Typically found in shallow waters of lakes and ponds, the plant leverages solar radiation for photosynthesis. Its submerged roots anchor in muddy substrates, gaining nutrients while stabilizing the sediment.
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