Transplanting a Water Lily: Remove from Nursery Pot

Always Repot into a Larger Container

Water lily in a small bucket, moving to 27x24 inch planter. Roots covered in media, some hanging out.

Correct Procedure

1. Remove lily completely from nursery pot.
2. Place in new planter with aquatic planting media (heavy clay loam).
3. Position crown at soil surface—do not bury.
4. Add fertilizer tablets (2–3 per planter) near roots.
5. Cover with 1–2 inches pea gravel to prevent soil washout and floating.
6. Lower slowly into pond at 6–12" depth initially; deepen as leaves reach surface.

Why Not Keep in Nursery Pot?

• Root-bound quickly.
• Nutrient-poor media.
• Pot restricts growth and blooming.

Repotting now ensures vigorous growth and flowers this season.