Dwarf Water Lily (Nymphaea sp.) is an intermediate-level aquarium plant. A bulb plant that sends up lily pads to the surface and sometimes flowers. Plant the bulb with the top exposed and trim the floating leaves if they shade other plants too much.
Care facts at a glance
| Scientific name | Nymphaea sp. |
|---|---|
| Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Origin | Tropical regions worldwide |
| Height | 8-20 in plus floating leaves |
| Light | Medium to high |
| CO2 | Not required |
| Placement | Bulb or tuber in the substrate; leaves reach the surface |
| Growth rate | Moderate to fast |
| Temperature | 70-82°F |
| pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Propagation | Bulb offsets |
Quick tips
- Leave the top of the bulb above the substrate.
- Trim floating leaves if they block light.
- Give it a rich root-feeding substrate.
San Diego water
Captive-bred stock usually adapts to San Diego tap water with slow acclimation. For best color and health, many keepers blend tap with RO/DI water. Learn the numbers in our San Diego tap water guide.
New to planted tanks? Start with our beginner planted tank guide and the plant fertilizer guide.
Find it at Pet Zone
Pet Zone Tropical Fish is a San Diego aquarium store with two locations. Stock changes daily, so call ahead if you are after a specific species or plant. Shop online at petzonesd.com.
4160 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 987-0309
Open daily, 10am-6pm
Aquascaping, planted tanks
4266 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 283-1812
Closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Monster fish, koi