Nymphaea — 8 species
Botanical species in the genus Nymphaea recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Nymphaea alba
Nymphaea alba
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
A water plant requiring a rich soil and a sunny position in still or slowly moving water. Best grown in 2 - 2.5 metres of water. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7.
Full cultivation guide →Nymphaea candida
Nymphaea candida
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
A water plant requiring a rich soil and a sunny position in still or slowly moving water. It is best grown in 2 - 2.5 metres of water. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7.
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Nymphaea gigantea
Nymphaea gigantea
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and subtropics. Requires a sunny position.
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Nymphaea lotus
Nymphaea lotus
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in tropical and subtropical areas. Grows best in a rich soil in still water at least 30cm deep. Requires a position in full sun.
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Nymphaea nouchali
Nymphaea nouchali
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in tropical and subtropical regions. Prefers a sunny position in a shallow pond. The flowers open of a daytime and are sweetly fragrant.
Full cultivation guide →Nymphaea odorata
Nymphaea odorata
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
A water plant requiring a rich soil and a sunny position in still or slowly flowing water that is at least 30cm deep. An over-rich soil, or growing the plant in water that is too deep, inhibits flowering. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7.
Full cultivation guide →Nymphaea tetragona
Nymphaea tetragona
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
A water plant requiring a rich soil and a sunny position in still. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7. Best grown in 15 - 30cm of water.
Full cultivation guide →Nymphaea tuberosa
Nymphaea tuberosa
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Cultivation
A water plant requiring a rich soil and a sunny position in still or slowly moving water. Succeeds in water from 30 - 120cm deep. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7.
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