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Water Lily (Nilkamal / Kumud)

Water Lily (Nilkamal / Kumud)

Nymphaea

Easy difficultyPerennialSummer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Aquatic/Constant
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Plant rhizomes at a 45-degree angle in clay, then submerge 6-12 inches under water

About Water Lily (Nilkamal / Kumud)

A stunning aquatic flower that blooms profusely during summer and monsoons. Unlike Lotus (whose leaves rise high above water), Water Lily leaves float flat on the surface.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20–35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (40–70%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–15
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 16–60
Stage 3
Blooming
Day 61–150

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