Description
10 seeds from the rare Nymphaea caerulea plant.
AKA Egyptian Blue Lily, the Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile, Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea. Also called “Egyptian Blue Lotus” even though it is not a member of the Nelumbo genus.
All seeds are from the 2024 growing season and will be labeled with the exact flower date of harvest.
These are not bulk-ordered seeds from a distributor. I cultivate, harvest, prepare, and ship these seeds myself. I do not use stock photos.
Note: These are open-pollinated seeds.
N. caerulea is self-compatible and there are no other Nymphaea close to me so that it could breed true. However, I cannot guarantee that.
Rhizomes are the only way to ensure your plant will be true to the original.
First germinations in 10-14 days. True leaves emerge in 3-5 weeks.
Germination tested 04 Aug 2024: 90% germination rate (9/10 seeds)
Germination instructions:
If you don’t need the seeds to be sterile for in vitro work, the sulfuric acid and other chemicals I recommend in my germination video aren’t necessary. I have found that without scarification, the seeds will still germinate as well but they tend to germinate a bit slower. I am working on an updated video with more accessible instructions. Message me for details.
N. caerulea are not like other water lilies! They need special conditions for germination. Please watch the video for detailed instructions. Contact me if you have any questions.
Morphology and Identification of the true Nymphaea caerulea:
More detailed information can be found on my website: ElectricVeg.com
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I also welcome any and all reports of germination success and/or alternative seed treatments you try.
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