How deep should Nymphaea rudgeana be planted?
Plant the rhizome so the crown is just below the water surface, with a total water depth of 15-30 cm above it.
Rudge's Waterlily (Nymphaea rudgeana) is a tropical aquatic perennial with large, showy flowers and floating leaves, native to South America.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun.
Watering
Keep consistently moist and submerged.
Soil
Heavy clay loam or aquatic planting soil, rich in organic matter. Avoid sandy soils.
Temperature
Warm temperatures are ideal.
Habitat
Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Requires regular feeding.
Prefers full sun.
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Keep consistently moist and submerged.
Maintain water depth of 15-30 cm above rhizome.
Heavy clay loam or aquatic planting soil, rich in organic matter. Avoid sandy soils.
Warm temperatures are ideal.
Thrives between 20-30 °C.
Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Requires regular feeding.
Use aquatic plant fertilizers monthly during growth.
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Garden
Plant Environment
Aquatic, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
1-2 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None in tropical climates, may go dormant in cooler temperatures.
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Floating
Flower Size
10-20 cm
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No