Yellow Pom Pom — Annual Water Lily (Thailand)
New USA-Exclusive Introduction for Pond Megastore
If your pond needs a big, bold “WOW” flower, Yellow Pom Pom shows up like it owns the place. This is a tropical (annual) water lily from Thailand with very large, round, pom-pom style blooms and beautiful mottled lily pads that look artsy even on non-bloom days.
Introduced for the USA market through Pond Megastore.
Quick Highlights
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Color: Bright Yellow
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Flower Style: Round “pom pom” (full, layered look)
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Bloom Size: Large (made for bigger ponds and big containers)
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Pads: Mottled / patterned foliage
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Type: Tropical / Annual (in most of the USA)
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Bloom Power: Strong bloomer once settled and fed
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Sun Needs: Full sun is best
Why You’ll Love Yellow Pom Pom
Big flowers that don’t play small
This lily was selected for large, rounded blooms that read from across the pond. It’s the kind of plant that makes guests say, “Okay… what IS that?”
Mottled pads = beauty even between blooms
The leaf patterning adds extra interest, so the plant still looks fancy even when it’s taking a break.
Great for show-ponds and statement tubs
Because it’s a large variety, it fills space nicely and gives that “mature pond” look faster.
Best For
Perfect if you have:
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A pond with room to spread
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A sunny spot with 7+ hours of direct sun
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A desire for big yellow blooms (and compliments)
Not ideal if you have:
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A tiny bowl pond
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Heavy shade
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Cold spring water, you’re trying to “willpower” into summer (your lily will not be impressed)
Care at a Glance
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Sun: Full sun for best blooms
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Water movement: Calm to moderate is fine
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Fertilizer: Regular feeding = bigger, more frequent flowers
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Temperature: Loves warm water (tropicals wake up when summer arrives)
How to Plant Yellow Pom Pom (Simple Steps)
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Choose a wide container
Large lilies do best in a wide pot so the plant can grow strong and stable. -
Use heavy aquatic planting soil
Skip fluffy potting mixes. You want soil that stays put underwater. -
Plant shallow, then lower later
Start the pot so there’s roughly 6–10 inches of water above the soil while it establishes.
After it’s growing well, move it deeper (often 12–18+ inches depending on your pond and container). -
Top with a thin layer of pea gravel
This helps keep soil from floating and keeps fish from “helping” with your planting job. -
Fertilize consistently
Push the fertilizer tabs into the soil near the roots (not directly on the crown/growing tip).
Feeding Schedule (Bloom Booster Mode)
Yellow Pom Pom is a strong bloomer, but it needs fuel.
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Start feeding once you see new growth
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Feed every 2 weeks during peak summer
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If blooms slow down, it usually means one of these things:
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It needs more sun
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It needs more fertilizer
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The water is still too cool
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(Plants are simple like that. People are the complicated ones.)
Tropical / Annual Notes (Totally Honest)
This is a tropical water lily, which means:
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It loves heat
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It does not tolerate frost
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In most of the USA, it’s grown as a seasonal (annual) showpiece
If you want to keep it year after year, many growers overwinter tropical lilies indoors in warm, bright light. If that sounds like a fun winter hobby, great. If it sounds like too much work, also great — enjoy it as a summer superstar.
What You’ll Receive
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A healthy Yellow Pom Pom tropical water lily ready to plant and grow
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Shipped with care so it arrives ready for pond life (not “sad box life”)
Common Questions
Will my water lily bloom right away?
Sometimes quickly, sometimes after it settles in a couple of weeks. Warm water + sun + fertilizer = fastest results.
Is it good for small container ponds?
It’s a large variety, so it can be grown in a container, but it will be happiest in a bigger tub/pot with room.
What makes it special?
The combo of very large, round pom-pom flowers and mottled foliage, plus the excitement of a new Thailand introduction not commonly available in the USA.
