Star Lotus
Also known as
Star lotus, Nymphaea stellata, blue lotus, red and blue water lily, blue star water lily and manel flower
Taxonomy
Nymphaea nouchali
Nymphaea
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeales
How to care for Star Lotus
How often to water your Star Lotus
every 9
Star Lotus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Star Lotus in your home
a window
Star Lotus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Star Lotus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Star Lotus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Star Lotus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Star Lotus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Star Lotus
Star Lotus
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
