Water Lily – Nymphaeaceae

Water lilies belong to the Nymphaeaceae family, which contains about 6 accepted genera as of October 2020. Of these, Nymphaea is known for some of the most beautiful and hardy species.

In general, there are two types of aquatic water lily in the hobby: hardy and tropical. Hardy water lilies are able to withstand lower water temperatures and will usually come back the next spring, like a perennial plant. Tropical water lilies need to be kept in tropical water temperatures at all times; they can be moved inside for colder seasons or entirely new plants can be replanted the following year like an annual plant.