When Is the Blooming Season of Nymphoides indica? A Complete Guide to Water Culture Care
Nymphoides indica goes by many names; it is also called Indian lotus, golden and silver lotus, water lotus leaf, white-flowered Nymphoides, and so on. Its leaf shape is very peculiar, looking oval with a V-shaped opening. In water culture it floats on the water surface, with a unique charm. If you place it in a study, it can also add a touch of cultural flavor. So when is the blooming season of Nymphoides indica? How do you grow it in water culture?
I. When is the blooming season of Nymphoides indica?
The blooming season of Nymphoides indica is relatively long, generally from August of the current year to March of the following year, lasting about 8 months. The small flowers it produces also open like little five-pointed feathers, very cute. It usually blooms during the day and withers by evening, which is also quite peculiar.
Although Nymphoides indica has a long blooming season and blooms easily, quite a few flower enthusiasts still report that the one they grow only produces leaves and does not bloom, which is very likely caused by improper care. For example, the temperature for water-cultured Nymphoides indica is unsuitable and does not reach the temperature needed for blooming, or the nutrients are insufficient, making it hard to bloom; it is also possible that fertilizer was given but in excess, such as applying a large amount of potassium fertilizer, which leads to the phenomenon of only growing leaves and not blooming.
II. How do you grow Nymphoides indica in water culture?
1. Pay attention to light
No matter what plant it is, light is a detail that cannot be ignored during care, especially for sun-loving plants; if there is too little light, growth will slow down and leaves will turn yellow.
According to the growth habits of Nymphoides indica, light is a necessary condition for promoting its photosynthesis; only in this way can Nymphoides indica play a role in purifying the air. If the summer sun is intense, exposure to direct blazing sun will harm Nymphoides indica and also accelerate water evaporation. Therefore, when caring for Nymphoides indica normally, light should be adjusted according to the season. In summer, it should be moved indoors to a cool place for care; in winter, as long as it is sunny, it should be given some sun; in spring and autumn, it depends on the situation.
2. Control the amount of watering
Because water-cultured Nymphoides indica changes its water demand as its rhizome grows, and water evaporates quickly in summer, appropriate spraying is needed to lower the temperature. Usually pay more attention to the water level and cleanliness in the container, and do not wait until the roots are exposed above the water before watering. Water that is too cold will cause frost damage to Nymphoides indica, so when watering in winter, be careful that it does not differ too much from room temperature.
3. The temperature must not be too high or too low
The most suitable growing temperature for Nymphoides indica is between 10-25°C. If the temperature is too low or too high, its rhizome will be damaged. In winter it needs to be kept warm, and in summer it needs to be cooled down.
4. Do not change its position at will
Many friends often change the position of Nymphoides indica to match the arrangement of indoor items. This needs to be handled with care, because if the movement is too large, its small internal parts are very likely to break due to the vibration.
In addition, water-cultured Nymphoides indica is very prone to pest and disease attacks, causing leaves to turn yellow and rot. At this time, we should immediately remove the rotten roots and not let them infect healthy plants.