JC Garden · No. S19 · Twin pack
Water Lily Seeds
Tiny water lily seeds for patient growers — sow on mud under shallow water; seedlings are slow but rewarding.
Twin pack · 2 sealed sachets inside
- Full sun, at least 5–6 hours for flowering
- Sow on the mud surface under 2–5 cm of water; germination about 1–4 weeks
- First flowers: usually 6–12 months from seed, sometimes longer
- Watertight basin at least 40–60 cm wide and about 30 cm deep
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Tropical water lilies flower through most of the year in Malaysian heat. Growing them from seed takes patience: seedlings are tiny for the first months and germination can be uneven. Best for growers who enjoy a long project and have a sunny porch, yard or strong balcony.
- Fill a small pot with fine, wet garden soil and sprinkle the seeds on the surface.
- Stand the pot in a basin so 2–5 cm of still water covers it.
- Keep it warm and bright, and top up gently.
- Pot seedlings on when they have 3–4 small floating leaves, deepening the water step by step.
Tip: add small fish such as guppies once seedlings are potted, or flush the water weekly, to stop mosquitoes breeding.