Rudge's Waterlily (Nymphaea rudgeana) is a perennial aquatic plant with floating leaves and attractive flowers, native to tropical America and widely cultivated.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and growth.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Maintain a water depth of 20-50 cm above the rhizome. Ensure water is clean.
Heavy clay, loam
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers water temperatures between 20-30°C during the growing season. Protect from frost.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Use aquatic plant fertilizer tablets during the growing season. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Maintain consistent water levels, ensuring the crown remains submerged but not too deep. The water should be clear and free of excessive debris.
Regular top-offs are necessary to compensate for evaporation, especially during warmer months, to keep the plant healthy and blooming.
Remove any yellowing or dead leaves and spent flowers promptly. This encourages new growth and prevents the spread of disease. Trimming can be done with clean scissors or by gently pulling away decaying material.
Rudge's Waterlily is primarily propagated by division of its rhizomes. In spring, carefully divide the rhizome into sections, ensuring each piece has at least one growing point.
Plant the divisions in suitable aquatic soil.
Repot every 1-2 years, ideally 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 soil. Ensure the rhizome is planted at the correct depth.
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Where Rudge's Waterlily (Nymphaea rudgeana) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Nymphaeales |
| Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus | Nymphaea |
| Species | Nymphaea rudgeana |
Similar in genus Nymphaea
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