Mae Naeng Noi Tropical Water Lily – A Charming Small Annual Variety
The Mae Naeng Noi Waterlily is a stunning small annual water lily introduced by renowned hybridizer Primlarp Wasuwat. This delightful cultivar brings a splash of color and charm to small ponds, tubs, and container water gardens. Its petite size makes it a perfect choice where space is limited, yet it blooms with elegance and abundance throughout the season.
The leaves are bright green, ranging from 1.5–3.5 inches across, creating a delicate backdrop for the jewel-toned flowers. The blossoms are equally enchanting, reaching 1.5–4 inches across, painted in soft shades of autumn pink and sunset hues. From spring through frost, Mae Naeng Noi Water Lily delights pond keepers with continuous flowers, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and collectors seeking something unique.
Mae Naeng Noi Water Lily Proper Planting and Care
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Container Size: Best planted in a 7-inch to 10-inch container, though a slightly larger pot can be used for more spread.
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Soil: Always use heavy loam soil (never bagged compost or potting soil, which floats and decays).
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Planting Depth: Position 5–10 inches from the top of the soil to the water’s surface.
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Sunlight Needs: Requires full sun, at least 6 hours daily.
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Water Garden Placement: Excellent in shallow edges of ponds, Medaka rice fish ponds, stock tanks, or small tub gardens.
Mae Naeng Noi Tropical Water Lily Fertilizing Schedule
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Fertilize on the 1st and 15th of each month during the growing season (spring through early fall).
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Use 2 aquatic fertilizer tablets, pressed 3–4 inches into the soil near the crown of the water lily.
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Consistent feeding ensures steady blooms all summer until frost.
Do’s and Don’ts for Mae Naeng Noi Hardy Water Lily
✅ Do’s
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Plant immediately upon arrival to prevent the water lily from drying out.
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Provide full sun for maximum blooming potential.
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Use proper aquatic containers or plant in shallow pond edges.
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Fertilize regularly for nonstop flowering.
❌ Don’ts
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Do not use bagged soil high in compost or peat—it will float and rot in water.
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Do not let the crown dry out during unpacking; water lilies lose moisture quickly and must stay wet at all times.
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Do not overcrowd Mae Naeng Noi with floating pond plants or other water lilies. The crown and leaves must be exposed to light for optimal flowering.
Shipping Information
At Pond Megastore, we begin shipping hardy water lilies like Mae Naeng Noi in spring at the proper planting time, based on your location and the least cold-sensitive pond plants in your order. Shipping continues through summer.
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Orders are shipped 2–3 day service (usually UPS) at the start of each week.
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You’ll receive a tracking email the day your order ships so you can be ready to plant immediately upon arrival.
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Water lilies are shipped as live pond plants. Minor cosmetic damage to leaves during transit is normal and quickly replaced by new growth.
When you buy pond plants from us, you receive strong, healthy specimens packaged for safe shipping across the USA.
🌿 Mae Naeng Noi Tropical Water Lily – Spec Box
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Flower Color: Autumn pink to sunset tones
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Flower Size: 1.5–4 inches
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Pad Size: 1.5–3.5 inches (green)
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Plant Spread: Small (12–18 inches)
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Container Size: Minimum 7–10 inches wide
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Depth from Soil to Water’s Surface: 5–10 inches
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Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours direct light)
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Fragrance: Light
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Blooming Season: Spring until frost
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Shipped As: Shipped as a Live Pond Plant: it will need to be repotted in a proper aquatic fabric container or in your earth-bottom pond, immediately on arrival
