Blue Colorata, Nymphaea Colorata, Tropical Water Lily Plant

Nymphaea colorata (Water Lily) is a day-blooming aquatic perennial boasting rounded green leaves, up to 8 in (20 cm), adorned with bluish to purple. Floating on the surface of the water, they create a lovely backdrop for the pinwheel-shaped flowers, 4-5 in across (10-12 cm). Each blossom features wisteria blue, pointed petals (13-15) surrounding a conspicuous bouquet of purple stamens.

 Blooming all summer, Nymphaea colorata is a tropical nymphaeum that is non viviparous and free flowering. It will continue to bloom when the temperature drops to 18°C. 

Common Name -   Kamal, Lotus, Water Lily, Nymphaea Nouchali

Flower Color              - Blue

Bloom Time               - March to September 

Difficulty Level          -    Easy to grow

Planting and care

• For the first year, the Lotus plant should only get minimal fertilization.

• The Lotus leaf may burn if there is too much fertilizer used.

• During the growing season, an established lotus plant can get fertilizer every three to four weeks.

• When inserting fertilizer tabs, caution must be used to prevent injury to the growing tip and new growth.

• The Lotus roots need to be kept from freezing.

Water Lily care

Sunlight   -   Full Sun

Watering               -   They grow in water

Soil                        -   Muddy water

Temperature        - 20 to 40 degrees C

Water Lily Special Feature

In native plant gardens, shade gardens, woodland gardens, or wild/naturalized areas, naturalize in moist soils in shaded places. Additionally thrives (flourish) in shady regions of rock gardens or along the banks of ponds or streams.

Water Lily uses

Medicinal Use:

• The flower is used to make lotus tea, which helps to halt bleeding and reduces heart issues.

Culinary Use:

• Seeds  

Note

Images are only for reference; the actual product may differ in shape and size.

The product is replaceable but non-returnable.