Nymphaeaceae - Wikipedia
Nymphaeaceae (/ ˌ n ɪ m f i ˈ eɪ s i. iː,-ˌ aɪ /) is a family of flowering plants, commonly called water lilies. They live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical climates around the world.
Water lily | Description, Flower, Characteristics, & Facts - Britannica
Water lily, family of about 60 species in 4 genera of freshwater flowering plants (order Nymphaeales) native to the temperate and tropical parts of the world. Water lilies provide food for fish and wildlife, and many varieties have been developed for ornamental use in …
Nymphaea - Wikipedia
Water lilies are not only decorative, but also provide useful shade which helps reduce the growth of algae in ponds and lakes. [20] Many of the water lilies familiar in water gardening are hybrids and cultivars .
How to Plant and Grow Water Lilies - Better Homes & Gardens
2023年5月1日 · Water lilies (Nymphaea spp.) are more than pretty plants. They also contribute to pond health. By covering the water's surface, they shade the water and keep it cooler, which helps control algae that thrive in heat. Water lilies also shelter fish from birds of prey and filter out excess nutrients to further inhibit algae growth.
How To Grow Water Lilies - Gardening Channel
Water Lilies (Nymphaea) are the champions of water gardening. If you have a pond or a small body of water on your property, you will most likely turn to water lilies for their decorative appeal, as well as their invaluable assistance keeping the water clean and aerated, allowing you the luxury of spending less time and energy on cleaning and ...
How to Grow and Care for Water Lilies and Lotus - The Spruce
2024年7月10日 · Water lilies (Nymphaea) and lotus (Nelumbo) are jewels of the water garden. They can grow in a variety of water features, from ponds to indoor containers.
Water Lily: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Water Lilies - Planet Natural
Water lilies can be found in a range of colors, from pink to yellow and everything in between. Whether you choose a hardy or tropical water lily, or even a hybrid water lily, make sure the plant is healthy with bright, unblemished petals and leaves.
Water Lily: Characteristics & Cultivation - AMERICAN GARDENER
1 天前 · Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on or rising from the surface. Leaves are oval and heart-shaped in Barclaya. Leaves are round, with a radial notch in Nymphaea and Nuphar, but fully circular in Victoria and Euryale. Water lilies provide food for fish and wildlife but sometimes cause drainage ...
How to Plant Water Lilies - The Pond Guy
Learn how to plant water lily in six easy steps from The Pond Guy. We’ll cover what you need to start and how to care for your water lily through each season.
Water Lily Plants - How To Grow A Water Lily - Gardening Know How
2021年5月17日 · Water lilies (Nymphaea spp.) are the perfect finishing touches for a garden pool or pond, adding practicality as well as beauty to a water feature. Fish use them as hiding places to escape predators, and as shady retreats from the hot summer sun.