Water Lily White Bulb – Aquatic Flowering Plant for Ponds & Water Gardens

Product Details

Sunlight Requirement: 4–6 hours of direct sunlight per day
Ideal Climate: Warm season; thrives in summer and monsoon
Growing Medium: Requires still or slow-moving water — ponds, tubs, or large water containers
Water Depth: 15–45 cm over the growing container
Fertilizer Requirement: Aquatic/pond-safe fertilizer tablets, applied every 4–6 weeks once established
Life Span: Perennial (dies back in winter, regrows from rhizome/bulb)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 24–32°C
Blooming Time: 4–8 weeks after planting once established
Maintenance: Low to moderate

Specifications of Water Lily White Bulb

This White Water Lily produces stunning, pristine white blooms that float gracefully on the water surface. Unlike lotus, water lily leaves and flowers rest on the water, creating a serene, mirror-like display. It is an excellent choice for home ponds, large containers, and decorative water features. Once established, it returns reliably each season from its bulb/rhizome.

Benefits / Uses

Elegant white blooms for ornamental water gardens
Long-lived perennial — regrows each season from the bulb
Provides shade for pond fish, reducing algae growth
Attracts pollinators and enhances the visual appeal of water features
Low maintenance once established

Planting and Care for Water Lily

Planting: Place the bulb in a wide, shallow container filled with heavy loam or clay soil. Position the growing tip pointing upward at an angle. Submerge in water so the crown is 5–15 cm below the surface, increasing depth as the plant matures.
Growing: Requires full to partial sun and warm water temperatures. Fertilize with aquatic plant tablets every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.
Blooming: Flowers typically appear 4–8 weeks after planting under warm, sunny conditions.

Precautions While Growing Water Lily

Requires standing or slow-moving water — not suitable for regular soil or grow bags
Position in a sunny spot; insufficient light reduces flowering
Avoid placing in fountains or areas with strong water movement
Control mosquito breeding by maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem or using safe larvicide treatments

Other Names

Botanical Name: Nymphaea alba
Hindi: सफेद कुमुद (Safed Kumud)
Telugu: తెల్ల కలువ (Tella Kaluva)
Tamil: வெள்ளை ஆம்பல் (Vellai Ambal)
Kannada: ಬಿಳಿ ತಾವರೆ (Bili Tavare)
Malayalam: വെള്ള ആമ്പൽ (Vella Ampal)