SAS Member Plant Reproduction Report
White Hardy Water Lily
Nymphaea sp.
White Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea sp.) growing in pea gravel. Photo by Tony Griffitts.
General Information
Name:
Tony Griffitts
Date (yyyy-mm-dd):
2007-04-07
Common Name:
White Hardy Water Lily
Scientific Name:
Nymphaea sp.
Aquarium Conditions
pH:
7.3
General Hardness (ppm):
50
Temp.:
70
Nitrate (ppm):
0 ppm
Pond Size (inches LxWxH):
300x160x18=3740 Gallons
Water Source:
Tap Water
Changes:
How Often -
Twice a year
How Much -
100%
Filtration System(s):
Pressurized plastic media filter.
Additives:
None.
Tank Décor
Substrate:
Pea Gravel
Structures:
None
Lighting
Fluorescent:
Sunlight
Reproduction
Reproduction Method:
Tubers
Comments
White flowers. Dies back when water temp is in the 50's. New growth in spring when water temp. is in high 50's low 60's. Grown in outdoor pond. Can also be grow in very large fish tank with bright light.