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- Water lily: target the multiplication
- Share in the spring - step by step
- Self-sowing and targeted sowing
- Target sowing
- Tips
The water lily often multiplies by itself
Water lily: target the multiplication
Water lilies are known for their star-shaped flowers, which seem to rock on the water's surface. Who wants to plant a particularly large pond and him with other water lilies or has other reasons to increase this plant, can easily do that!
Share in the spring - step by step
The fastest propagation method for the water lily is the division. This procedure can be done in spring, but also in early summer between May and June. It should be noted that water lilies with rhizome-like rhizomes divides differently than water lilies with bulbous rootstocks.
First, you should pick your water lily out of the pond. Rinse off the soil that still sticks to the roots. Then you have a better overview:
The shared roots are cleaned. Dark roots attached to it are cut off. Younger roots are shortened. Now the cuts can be set to different locations in the garden pond (distance at least 1 m). It is best if you use a planting basket for the planting.
Self-sowing and targeted sowing
After the flower has withered, it sinks to the bottom, where it forms into a fruit. The maturation period is about 8 to 12 weeks. It is often the case that the seeds sow themselves and no direct intervention is necessary.
But beware: Some water lilies multiply in the pond so much that they soon sprawl and space must be created again. If you can not make space by removing some plants, you may have to expect that flowering may not occur.
Target sowing
Keep this in mind when sowing directly:
Tips
The division of water lilies is also independent of the propagation every 4 years recommended. This prevents excessive propagation of the plant.