How to propagate water lilies and precautions

Water lily reproduction method

The propagation methods of water lilies include cutting propagation, leaf cutting propagation, division propagation and sowing propagation. Among these propagation methods, cutting propagation is recommended because it is the fastest and simplest way to plant, and the survival rate is also good. Generally, roots will grow within a period of time after planting.

Water lily seed propagation

Water lily seeds can be propagated and can generally be planted from May to August each year. They need sunlight for maintenance.

The natural way for water lilies to reproduce is through seed propagation. Although it takes a long time, its survival rate is relatively high.

Water lily breeding time

Usually when water lilies are sown by seeds, it is best to plant them from May to August, so that their survival rate is the highest. In fact, they can also be propagated by division, but it needs to be done in spring from March to April, but the survival rate is also relatively high.

Water lily propagation method

Water lily division propagation

When propagating water lilies by division, it is usually done in March or April in spring. If they are not cold-resistant, they can also be planted in May.

Water lily cutting propagation

When propagating water lilies by cuttings, they are usually planted in spring or autumn, and the cuttings used must be relatively strong so that the survival rate is higher.

Water lily seed propagation

The time for water lilies to be propagated by seeds is generally from March to April, and the soil used should be loose and fertile, preferably clay loam.

Water lily leaf cuttings

Some varieties of water lilies can also be propagated by leaf cuttings. Strong leaves are required, so the survival rate is relatively good.

Hydroponic water lily propagation

When hydroponically cultivating water lilies, you should choose varieties that are suitable for the local climate and provide them with sufficient sunlight. Generally, do not fertilize them frequently. Excessive fertilization can easily cause eutrophication, which will harm their growth.

Notes on water lily breeding

When propagating water lilies, you need to pay attention to using neutral loam with a high organic matter content, and not too much water, about 25-30cm deep will be enough. It must be clean, and the temperature must be kept between 20-30 degrees. In winter, the temperature must be above 13 degrees.