Plant Care European White Waterlily

European White Waterlily

Also known as

White water rose and White nenuphar

Taxonomy

Nymphaea alba
Nymphaea
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeales

How to care for European White Waterlily

💦 Water

How often to water your European White Waterlily

Water needs for European White Waterlily
0.5 cups
every 9

European White Waterlily 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.

Calculate water needs of European White Waterlily

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for European White Waterlily in your home

Light needs and placement for plant European White Waterlily: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

European White Waterlily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

European White Waterlily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of European White Waterlily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize European White Waterlily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for European White Waterlily: repot after 2X growth

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 European White Waterlily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

European White Waterlily prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

European White Waterlily requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

European White Waterlily Light Requirements →

European White Waterlily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

European White Waterlily is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is European White Waterlily Edible? →

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European White Waterlily Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

European White Waterlily is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for European White Waterlily →

Best Pots for European White Waterlily →

When and How to Successfully Repot European White Waterlily →

What Are Healthy European White Waterlily Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

European White Waterlily should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize European White Waterlily →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in European White Waterlily, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for European White Waterlily

European White Waterlily

European White Waterlily


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.

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