Plant Encyclopedia

Plants A-Z Toxic Plants Weeds Plants by Region Plant Questions

Plant Care Guide

Houseplants Garden Plants Flowers Fruits & Vegetables

Identify Plants

English

English

繁體中文

日本語

Español

Français

Deutsch

Pусский

Português

Italiano

한국어

Nederlands

العربية

Svenska

Polskie

ภาษาไทย

Bahasa Melayu

Bahasa Indonesia

Search Plants

Try for Free

English

English

繁體中文

日本語

Español

Français

Deutsch

Pусский

Português

Italiano

한국어

Nederlands

العربية

Svenska

Polskie

ภาษาไทย

Bahasa Melayu

Bahasa Indonesia

cover

Photo By Alpsdake , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

How to Grow and Care for Pygmy water lily

Pygmy water lily

Pygmy water lily is known for its hardiness and simple care requirements, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Its key needs include a full sun environment and consistent moisture, as it thrives in watery habitats. Special attention should be given to providing a spacious pot or pond, as pygmy water lily needs room to float and spread. Regularly pruning spent flowers and leaves will help maintain its health and promote blooming.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

In This Article

Planting and Growing Pygmy water lily

Pygmy water lily

Pygmy water lily

Pygmy water lily

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Late spring, Summer
Hardiness Zones	4-10

A Botanist in Your Pocket

Scan QR code to download

Varieties of Pygmy water lily

Img topic

Pygmy water lily 'Gladstoneana'

Pygmy water lily 'Gladstoneana' is distinguished by its large, fragrant white flowers that float on water surfaces, crowned with golden stamens. The leaves are rounded and green, providing a lush backdrop. Pygmy water lily 'Gladstoneana' thrives in still freshwater ponds, leveraging ample sunlight to bloom from late spring to early autumn. Its tuberous roots anchor it in muddy substrates, reinforcing its aquatic elegance.

Img topic

Pygmy water lily 'Pygmaea Rubra'

Pygmy water lily 'Pygmaea Rubra' is an award-winning water lily cultivar, known for its relatively small, star-shaped flowers that are pink when they first open, and turn warm red as they mature, with the golden heart remaining vibrant the entire time. It flowers from late spring to early autumn. The leaves are small, dark-green, and purple-blotched. Due to being so compact, spreading only about 30 cm, pygmy water lily 'Pygmaea Rubra' can grow well in shallow ponds, half barrels, or tubs.

Common Pests & Diseases

Feedback

Common issues for Pygmy water lily based on 10 million real cases

Plant disease auto-diagnose & prevention

AI-powered plant doctor helps you diagnose plant problems in seconds.

Download the App for Free

More General Info About Pygmy water lily

Feedback

More Info on Pygmy water lily Growth and Care

Feedback

Full Care Guide

Common Pests & Diseases

Cultivate a Thriving Garden with PictureThis Guidance

Keep your plants happy and healthy with our guide to watering, lighting, feeding and more!

Download the App for Free

Plants with Same Care Needs

Feedback