Nymphaea tetragona

Four-angled Water Lily

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Hardy aquatic plant with distinctive four-angled leaves and fragrant white flowers. Thrives in ponds under full sun.
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Plant Details

Common Name Four-angled Water Lily
Family Nymphaeaceae
Genus Nymphaea
Species Tetragona
Origin Australia, Southeast Asia
Blooming Summer, fragrant white flowers open in morning
Leaf Color Green to bronze-red new growth
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Heavy loam or aquatic planting soil submerged in water container

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Watering

Submerged in water (15-30cm depth), cannot dry out completely

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for best flowering, at least 6 hours daily exposure

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Fertilization

Water lily specific tablets inserted into soil monthly during growing season

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Pruning

Remove dead leaves and spent flowers regularly to maintain health

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
39° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 95%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
10000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
80% – 100%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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