Unsho Seedling ⑤ 4 Seedlings Variety with narrow petals Japanese Water Lily Native Species Hitosujigusa Princess Small Water Lily Search terms: Water Lily

Fourth-class mail: Items received by Saturday will be shipped around Tuesday of the following week.
From June onwards, there have been several cases of young seedlings arriving melted when shipped to distant regions. Yu-Packet mini (+120 yen) also offers no guarantee.

Miso-gusa young seedlings ⑤ 2 seedlings + 2 replacement seedlings

Growth stage shown in the second image.
Upon arrival, it is necessary to plant them in moist soil and submerge them in water.
During the young seedling stage, it is best to manage them in bright, semi-shady conditions.

Temperate water lily species
Germination rate over 90% (light-sensitive)
Can overwinter outdoors if the plant does not freeze.
Cannot be divided; propagates by seed.
Appears to be edible.
*As they are aquatic plants, both seedlings and seeds require underwater management.

Cultivation tips and explanations will be sent via message upon shipment.
After reaching the size shown in the second image, they will disappear if not planted in soil as they cannot obtain nutrients.
Young seedlings are very small and this species does not suit deep water.

- Miso-gusa ① (petals slightly narrow, flower diameter approx. 3cm) Common Miso-gusa.
① and ⑤ can be enjoyed for their cute appearance as the leaves and the entire plant do not grow excessively large even after many years.
Leaf color: Young leaf color, maximum leaf length approx. 8cm.

- Miso-gusa ② (petals slightly wider, flower diameter approx. 4cm)
Leaf color: Slightly deep green, maximum leaf length approx. 12cm.

- Miso-gusa ③ (petals wide, flower diameter approx. 5cm) Very plump petals and flower silhouette. From the second year onwards, compared to smaller Miso-gusa, it requires 2-3 times the space, soil volume, and pot depth.
Leaf color: Deep green, maximum leaf length approx. 15cm.

- Miso-gusa ④ (petals slightly wider, flower diameter approx. 5cm) After several years, the stamens develop a reddish hue.
Resembles Ezo-beni-miso-gusa. The petals and flower shape are very beautiful.
Leaf color: Young leaf color, maximum leaf length of second-year leaves approx. 12cm.

- Miso-gusa ⑤ (petals slightly narrow, flower diameter approx. 3cm) Young leaves may sometimes have variegated patterns. Unusual leaves for Miso-gusa. Flowering period: Longest, until late autumn.
Leaf color: Slightly deep green, maximum leaf length approx. 8cm.

Miso-gusa (perennial: temperate water lily) is Japan's native (world's smallest) water lily.
Some individuals may bloom as early as 3 months or 6 months after germination if they have grown to maturity during the hot season.

Grows well in common soil that is easily submerged in water free of herbicides and pesticides, mixed with leaf mold, etc. (While they don't require as much nutrition from solid oil cakes as tea cup lotuses or dwarf water lilies, larger pots with more soil and nutrients will lead to faster growth and earlier flowering.) Clay soil is not suitable for young seedlings.
Requires more than 5 hours of sunlight per day. Grow in a sunny location, being careful to prevent the water from drying out.
It is said to prefer a slightly cooler environment. In Saitama Prefecture (where our region has slightly lower temperatures), they thrive even in hot locations during midsummer.
After the rainy season ends, seedlings that remain submerged need shading.