Banana water-lily
Nymphaea mexicana
Banana water-lily is a beautiful yellow-flowering aquatic perennial that grows best in still or slow-moving water with at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily. Plant rhizomes in aquatic containers filled with heavy loam soil and submerge so the crown sits 6-18 inches below the water surface. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with aquatic plant tablets and remove spent leaves and flowers to keep the plant tidy.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Continuous — Grows Submerged Or At Water'S Edge • Maintain Water Depth Of 6-18 Inches Over The Crown For Best Growth
Soil pH
5 – 9
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 19, 2018 by Marie Gicquel (cc-by-sa)
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