Water Lily Rhizome Floating: Proper Potting Technique

100-gal pond, water lily healthy but rhizome has no roots, floats out of soil. Fish: koi and goldfish.

Repotting Steps

1. Use draining pot large enough for rhizome.
2. Layer soil, place rhizome, cover to 3" below rim.
3. Top with 2" pea gravel (anchors rhizome, deters fish).
4. Lower slowly in shallow water first to waterlog soil.
5. Then place at final depth.

If fish dig, add plastic netting over pot. See potting guide.