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Nymphaea candida (1 Page of 5) The Nymphaea candida plant species is found in N. Europe. N. Asia. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Nymphaea candida Family: Nymphaeaceae Author: Presl.&C.Presl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Ponds, lakes and slow flowing streams.
Cultivation Notes: A water plant requiring a rich soil and a sunny position in still or slowly moving water[56, 200]. It is best grown in 2 - 2.5 metres of water[200]. Prefers a pH between 6 and 7[200]. Dislikes acid conditions according to another report.
Plants are hardy to about -20°c[187].
There are two basic types of plant in this genus:-
'crawlers' are species with horizontal roots that often spread freely, with new plants being formed at intervals along the root. These species are useful for naturalising, but they do not flower very freely in the cool summers of Britain[214].
'clumpers' have vertical roots, they form slowly spreading clumps and produce offsets around the crown. These forms flower much more freely in Britain[214].
A very ornamental plant[1].
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