Nigusa Seedling ② 4 Seedlings, Broad Petals, Species: Water Lily, Native Species, Hitsujigusa, Mini Princess, Small Water Lily, Water Lily

Fourth Class Mail: Shipments received by Saturday will be sent out around Tuesday of the following week.

From June onwards, there have been a few cases of young seedlings melting when shipped to distant regions. Yu-Packet mini (+120 yen) also offers no guarantee.

Miso-gusa Young Seedlings ② 2 Seedlings + 2 Compensation Seedlings

Growth stage similar to the second image.
Upon arrival, it is necessary to plant in moist soil and submerge in water.
Young seedlings prefer bright, semi-shady conditions.

Temperate Water Lily (Native Species)
Germination rate over 90% (light-sensitive)
Can overwinter outdoors if the roots are not frozen.
Cannot be divided; propagates by seed.
Appears to be edible.
*As they are aquatic plants, both seedlings and seeds require underwater management.

Cultivation Points & Explanation: Sent via message upon shipment.
After reaching the size shown in the second image, they will disappear if not planted in soil to 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 will not grow to a huge size in leaves or body even after years, allowing you to enjoy their cute appearance.
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 a few years, the stamens will 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 approx. 12cm in the second year.

- Miso-gusa ⑤ (Petals slightly narrow, flower diameter approx. 3cm) Young leaves may sometimes develop variegated patterns. A rare leaf 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, depending on the plant, may bloom within 3 months or 6 months after germination if they have grown to maturity during the hot season.

Grows well in common soil mixed with leaf mold, etc., that sinks easily in water free of herbicides and pesticides. (While they don't require as much fertilizer like solid oil cakes as Chawan Hasu or Hime Suiren, 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. Please be careful not to let the water dry out and grow in a sunny location.
It is said to prefer a slightly cooler environment. In Saitama Prefecture (our region has a slightly lower temperature), they thrive even in hot locations during midsummer.
After the rainy season ends, seedlings that remain submerged leaves will require shading.