cape water lily
cape water lily
Cape water lilies is hardy despite its tropical origins. The plant brings summer to your pond through its vanilla-scented flowers.
cape water lily - Aponogeton Distachyos
- Vanilla scented water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm
cape water lily + Oxygen plants against Algae
- Combi set
- 8 plants
- Placement: -10 to -20 cm
Frequently Asked Questions
The size of cape water lily varies depending on growing conditions and species, but they can produce leaves and flowers 10 to 15 centimeters in diameter.
This water lily thrives best in shallow, stagnant or slow-flowing water with plenty of sunlight. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to grow and bloom properly.
Caring for Cape water lilies includes providing adequate sunlight, fertilizing regularly during the growing season and pruning old leaves and flowers to encourage new growth.
Although Cape water lilies likes warm climates, they can be grown in some temperate climates if protected from frost during the winter period.
Yes, Cape water lilies can be a wonderful addition to ponds with fish. The floating leaves provide shade and protection for fish, while the flowers add aesthetic value to the pond. However, it is important to ensure that fish do not damage the roots or leaves.
Cape water lilies - Aponogeton Distachyos
The cape water lily, scientifically known as Aponogeton distachyos, is an unusual aquatic plant native to South Africa. This plant is also known by several other names, including Cape pond lily, water flower metjie, or simply "cape water lily." It is a striking and unique aquatic plant with a rich history and several characteristics that attract pond plant enthusiasts.
Characteristics Aponogeton Distachyos
✅ Hardy: You wouldn't think it but she can take cold well
✅ Multiple flowering periods: Annual exotic feast in the pond
✅ A quick start: For those who can't wait plant the basket at -5cm depth and enjoy fresh leaves within a month already
cape water lily
The cape water lily is not just an aquatic plant, it is a plant that brings a slice of summer to your pond, as this unique pond plant originates from sunny Africa. The water lily leaf is fresh green and the plant is known as the scented water lily because the flowering flowers smell like vanilla. So these Cape Pansies should not be missing from your pond!