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Egyptian White Water-Lily (Nymphaea lotus)

Nymphaea lotus, the Egyptian White Water-Lily, is a perennial aquatic plant with large, fragrant white flowers and round, floating leaves. It thrives in warm, still waters.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

High

Soil

Heavy clay loam or aquatic planting soil, rich in organic matter. Avoid sandy or fast-draining mixes.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Regular

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

High

Keep soil saturated or submerged.

Soil

Heavy clay loam or aquatic planting soil, rich in organic matter. Avoid sandy or fast-draining mixes.

Temperature

Warm

Prefers 20-30 °C.

Habitat

Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Regular

Use aquatic plant fertilizer during growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Aquatic

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Garden

Plant Environment

Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

1-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in tropical climates; may go dormant in cooler temperatures

Leaf Color

Green, Purple

Leaf Type

Floating, peltate

Flower Size

10-25 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

70000

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Synonyms
Castalia lotus (L.) Tratt.
Leuconymphaea lotus (L.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderNymphaeales
  • familyNymphaeaceae
  • genusNymphaea
  • speciesNymphaea lotus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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