Caerulea Water Lily <br> Blue Lotus of the Nile

Plant description

Yes we will have this plant again for the 2025 season! Ships late May 2025 and beyond.

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Cerulea Waterlily (also known as the Egyptian Blue Lotus/Blue Lotus of the Nile) is a striking, light-blue waterlily once worshipped by the Egyptians. Also known as the Sacred Blue Lilly of the Nile, This tropical waterlily has an amazing history.

It is known partially for its psychedelic flowers and possible aphrodisiac properties. 

The stunning, stellate blooms on the Caerulea Waterlily are light-blue and held high above the surface of the water and above the solid green pads.

Planting instructions

Plant your Caerulea Waterlily in large, wide, shallow containers using heavy loam soil and place 1-2 feet beneath the surface of the water, in full sun.

Fertilize with Landon Granular Fertilizer or Waterlily World Pond Tabs.

Fun Fact The Caerulea Waterlily was known as 'The Egyptian Blue Lotus' and as the 'Blue Lily of the Nile'. This waterlily was not only carved into almost every monument in ancient Egypt-- but carved into ancient Egyptian history, culture and mythology as well. Cerulea Waterlily is from the genus Nymphaea and was revered by the Ancient Egyptians and was considered the most sacred of plants.

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