Dotleaf Waterlily
Nymphaea ampla
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
C T Johansson
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Nymphaeaceae
- Genus:
- Nymphaea
- Species:
- Nymphaea ampla
- USDA Symbol:
- NYAM2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish, turtles, aquatic invertebrates
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Typically found in shallow freshwater bodies
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require submersion in water and warm temperatures for germination. Best results when sown fresh in shallow water.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI