Pruning guide
How to prune nymphaea capensis
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Pruning nymphaea capensis — FAQ
When should I prune nymphaea capensis?
Year-round in warm climates; during the growing season (spring to autumn) in temperate regions. Cut spent flower stalks and yellowing lily pads at the base of the stem near the rhizome. Thin crowded pads to cover no more than half to two-thirds of the pond surface for best flowering.
How often does nymphaea capensis need pruning?
Weekly or as flowers and pads decline. Cape blue water lily requires regular removal of spent blooms and dying leaves rather than structural pruning. Deadhead faded flowers by cutting stems at the base. Remove old, overlapping pads to allow light to reach younger leaves and the water surface. In frost-free climates it grows year-round, so maintenance is ongoing.
How do you prune nymphaea capensis?
Cut spent flower stalks and yellowing lily pads at the base of the stem near the rhizome. Thin crowded pads to cover no more than half to two-thirds of the pond surface for best flowering.