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Water Poppy (Hydrocleys nymphoides)
Water Poppy
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Water Poppy (Hydrocleys nymphoides)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
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· We cannot ship this product to Oklahoma.
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Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Color Form Green, Yellow
Water Conditions 70-80° F, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size 8"
Family Limnocharitaceae
Lighting Direct Sun to Medium Shade
Placement Floating
Propagation Viviparous
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Care Level Easy
Color Form Green, Yellow
Water Conditions 70-80° F, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Size 8"
Family Limnocharitaceae
Lighting Direct Sun to Medium Shade
Placement Floating
Propagation Viviparous
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Water Poppy may be one of nature's most elegant floating plants. With its dark green, heart-shaped leaves and often abundant scattering of quaint yellow flowers, this floating plant adds a compelling carpet of foliage and visual depth to any pond's edge.

Native to tropical climates, the Water Poppy is a fairly fast growing plant that develops thick, shiny leaves approximately 2" to 4" wide along long, trailing stems. It has short-lived, almost cup-shaped flowers with a contrasting red and brown center that stretch 2 to 2-1/2" above the water's surface. The flowers bloom between June and August, though the plant thrives year-round in warmer climates.

For optimal growth, the Water Poppy prefers rich soil in shallow waters of 6" or less, though most plants survive in water up to 12" deep. Even in warmer regions, this plant may benefit from over-wintering indoors in a shallow tub with good light, as it is susceptible to even brief frost exposure. Like other floating plants, the Water Poppy helps shade your pond and fish and creates a safe haven and spawning area protected from birds and other predators. Zones 8 to 11.

Approximate Purchase Size: 4" to 6"

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