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Fragrant water-lily (Nymphaea odorata) Care Guide
Care guide for Fragrant water-lily: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Diego Delso · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 0 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityHigh humidity (80-100%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-8.0).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Bahamas, Connecticut, Cuba, Delaware.
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