Hairy Water-LilyNymphaea pubescens

Maintain consistently moist soil and submersion for Nymphaea pubescens. The rhizomes should be covered with 5-15 cm of water.

Avoid letting the soil dry out, especially during warmer months, as this can stress the plant and inhibit flowering. Adjust water depth as the plant matures.

Prune Nymphaea pubescens to remove yellowing or dead leaves and spent flowers. Trim any leaves or stems that become overcrowded or are floating too much on the surface, hindering air circulation.

Regular deadheading encourages more blooms. Pruning is best done in spring or early summer.

Nymphaea pubescens can be propagated by dividing its rhizomes. In spring, carefully remove the plant from its pot and divide healthy, mature rhizomes into sections, ensuring each piece has at least one growth bud.

Replant these divisions in suitable aquatic soil.

Repot Nymphaea pubescens every 2-3 years, or when it outgrows its container. This is best done in early spring before new growth begins.

Use a large, heavy pot (at least 30-40 cm in diameter) filled with heavy loam or aquatic planting substrate. Ensure the rhizome is planted just below the surface.