Plant Care Amazon Water-Lily

Amazon Water-Lily

About Amazon Water-Lily

Giant Waterlily is one of two species in the genus and is not viviparous. It is the largest member of the water lily family. The lily pads are up to 8 feet across and the large white to pink blooms are fragrant. The stalks can be up to 26 feet long and in nature will embed themselves in the lake or river bottom. It grows best in quiet water such as the backwaters of large rivers.

Taxonomy

Victoria amazonica
Victoria
Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeales

How to care for Amazon Water-Lily

💦 Water

How often to water your Amazon Water-Lily

Water needs for Amazon Water-Lily
0.5 cups
every 9

Amazon Water-Lily 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Amazon Water-Lily in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Amazon Water-Lily: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Amazon Water-Lily love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Amazon Water-Lily does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Amazon Water-Lily in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Amazon Water-Lily

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Amazon Water-Lily: 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 Amazon Water-Lily after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Amazon Water-Lily can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

How to Grow Amazon Water-Lily →

Benefits of Growing Amazon Water-Lily →

Common Amazon Water-Lily Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Amazon Water-Lily →


💦 Water Needs

Amazon Water-Lily 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.

Amazon Water-Lily Water Frequency →

Amazon Water-Lily Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Amazon Water-Lily 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 🏡.

Amazon Water-Lily Light Requirements →

Amazon Water-Lily Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Amazon Water-Lily 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 Amazon Water-Lily Edible? →

Amazon Water-Lily Toxicity to Cats →

Amazon Water-Lily Toxicity to Dogs →

Amazon Water-Lily Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Amazon Water-Lily 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 Amazon Water-Lily →

Best Pots for Amazon Water-Lily →

When and How to Successfully Repot Amazon Water-Lily →

What Are Healthy Amazon Water-Lily Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Amazon Water-Lily is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Amazon Water-Lily →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Amazon Water-Lily grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Amazon Water-Lily Lifecycle →

Amazon Water-Lily Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Amazon Water-Lily →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Amazon Water-Lily can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Amazon Water-Lily →


🍂 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 Amazon Water-Lily, 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 Amazon Water-Lily

Amazon Water-Lily


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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