Water lilies are highly valued for their striking appearance and ability to elevate the aesthetic value all around them. In addition to their beauty, these aquatic plants serve as essential habitats and protective covers for various aquatic animals, including fish, insects, and other creatures.
Growing water lily plants can enhance the relaxation and tranquillity of your surroundings; therefore, check out these 10 best water lily plants & seeds in Malaysia, as they make a perfect addition to outdoor spaces.
What Are the Characteristics of Water Lily Plants?
Water lily plants are aquatic, rooted in the mud at the bottom of water bodies, and have broad, flat, round or oval leaves that float on the surface. They produce fragrant, showy flowers ranging from white to red and require full sun to grow.
Where Do Water Lily Plants Grow?
Water lily plants grow in various water bodies, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams, where they root themselves in the mud at the bottom. They are usually found in temperate and tropical regions worldwide.
How Do You Harvest Water Lily Seeds?
To harvest water lily seeds, wait until the seed pods have ripened and turned brown or black. Gently shake the pod and collect the seeds that fall out. You can also cut the pod and remove the seeds. Rinse the seeds in water to remove any remaining plant material and then allow them to dry before storing them.
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10 Best Water Lily Plants & Seeds in Malaysia 2023
1. Matured Nymphaea Tropical Water Lily
This Matured Nymphaea, Tropical Water Lily, is a mature plant with or without flower buds shipped bare-rooted in a plastic bag secured in a cardboard box. This is a tropical water lily, and it is a magnificent addition to your garden. This matured water lily is ready to thrive and flower; therefore, the roots will begin to grow after planting, and the leaves or flowers will appear after 3 to 4 weeks.
Specifications:
- Colour: Purple
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 ready to plant water lily
Pros:
✅ Makes your surroundings aesthetically pleasing
✅ Suitable for indoors and outdoors
✅ Compact sized
Price: RM7.50 – RM18.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Water Snowflake Lily Plant
The water Snowflake Lily Plant is an aquatic plant that is native to tropical areas around the world. It is sometimes cultivated and has become a minor weed in places such as Florida, which resembles the native Nymphoides Aquatica. It offers a serene and peaceful aesthetic to its surroundings, which can help you reduce stress and improve your mood.
Specifications:
- Colour: White
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 Nymphoides Aquatica Water Lily Plant
Pros:
✅ Eliminates air pollutants
✅ Reduces stress
✅ Mood boosting
Price: RM5.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Ready To Plant Water Lily
This Ready To Plant Water Lily is delivered as a mature plant, and the planting process is simple and easy. You can start by filling the bottom 1/3 of the pot with aquatic soil and packing it tightly. Then gently place the water lily roots in the bottom of the pot. Pack the pot more than ¾ full with soil tightly. Finally, add the pot to the pond by slowly sinking it into the water just until the water level is even with the top of the pot.
Specifications:
- Colour: Purple
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 ready to plant water lily
Pros:
✅ Aesthetically pleasing
✅ Easy to plant
✅ Aid relaxation
Price: RM15.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Mixed Coloured Water Lily Seeds
These Mixed Coloured Water Lily Seeds are easy to grow and suitable to be planted in the office, on the balcony, courtyard, and more. These water lily seeds can be planted any time of the year, making them accessible and hassle-free. Ensure that the water temperature is maintained above 16°C and that the seeds get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Specifications:
- Colour: Mixed
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 30 pc
Pros:
✅ Suitable for office
✅ Easy to grow
✅ Can be planted any time of the year
Price: RM2.75 – RM 4.81
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Pure King Yellow Water Lily
Pure King Yellow Water Lily is shipped bare-rooted within a plastic bag secured in a cardboard box. This water lily is a matured plant ready to thrive and flower; all you have to do is plant it, and it will grow roots and bloom within three to four weeks. Ensure the water lily has sufficient sunlight, fertilizer, soil, and water to grow into a healthy plant.
Specifications:
- Colour: Pure King Yellow
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 matured water lily plant
Pros:
✅ Brightens up your home
✅ Mood boosting
✅ Low maintenance
Price: RM28.00 – RM 48.80
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Purple-White Water Lily
The Purple-White Water Lily is a young plant shipped bare-rooted. When it flowers, it will bloom in a beautiful shade of purple and white, supported by long, slender stems that emerge from the centre of the plant as it rises above the water. Therefore, this water lily adds beauty to your home’s aesthetics.
Specifications:
- Colour: Purple-White
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 young water lily plant shipped bare rooted
Pros:
✅ Easy to plant
✅ Brightens your surroundings
✅ Beautiful additions to your home decor
Price: RM17.84
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Peachy Orange Wanvisa Hardy Water Lily
The Peachy Orange Wanvisa Hardy Water Lily is a Wanvisa water lily which is an award-winning hardy water lily, voted as the best new water lily of the year in 2010. It can be grown indoors and outdoors if it gets sufficient sunlight daily. Furthermore, this water lily can provide cover and shade for fish and other aquatic creatures as its leaves and stems provide a habitat for various insects and other invertebrates.
Specifications:
- Colour: Peachy Orange
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 mature water lily plant
Pros:
✅ Award-winning water lily
✅ Easy to plant
✅ Beautifies your home
Price: RM17.90 – RM 50.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Single Petal Water Lily
The Single Petal Water Lily comes in purple, yellow, light pink, and white. These star-shaped blossoms have rounded leaves that float to the water’s surface, creating a gorgeous aesthetic in your home, garden, or office. It requires plenty of sunlight and only needs to be fertilized once every two weeks for optimum growth.
Specifications:
- Colour: Random
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 water lily plant single petal without pot
Pros:
✅ Easy to grow
✅ Cleans the air
✅ Improves the appearances of your surroundings
Price: RM18.63 – RM 19.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Madame Wilfron Gonnere Water Lily
Madame Wilfron Gonnere Water Lily is a hardy water lily with pink double petal blossoms. Its petals are deeper pink in the centre and paler pink at its edges. Moreover, this day-blooming and fragrant water lily will complete your garden. This water lily lasts several days, opening in the morning and closing in the late afternoon. It is most suitable to be grown in ponds and lakes.
Specifications:
- Colour: Pink
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 bare rooted water lily plant
Pros:
✅ Attractive
✅ Fragrant
✅ Low maintenance
Price: RM28.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Deep Magenta Water Lily
The Deep Magenta Water Lily is sold as a matured plant that is ready to flower. This water lily is a gorgeous night bloomer which opens late in the evening and stays open throughout the night. Therefore, you can come home from work and be greeted by this night bloomer in full bloom. In addition, this Deep Magenta Water Lily is sensitive to changes of light and its beauty is enhanced by its stunning bronze leaves.
Specifications:
- Colour: Deep Magenta
- Sun Exposure: Minimum 6 hours of direct sunlight
- Quantity: 1 matured water lily plant ready to flower
Pros:
✅ Stunning colour
✅ Brightens up its surroundings
✅ Simple planting process
Price: RM29.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
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