Originally Posted by
CraigP
The most distinctive feature of N. mexicana is that it is the only Nymphaea that can spread by runner and does so relentlessly. It readily jumps pots and if not controlled, can take over a pond.
Thanks Craig. I'm beginning to think that's what mine is too. The flowers are small as are the pads but they are also as round as those posted above. The Leaves most people show me of Helvola are more arrow shaped or pointed with very mottled leaves when young.
It also seems to produce runners as that's where I just pulled a small start from to try to grow in a smaller bowl. I believe that's also how where Mine came from. The person that gave me mine has a small pond FILLED with it and he just pulled a plant out and snapped off any "runners" from it. I assumed they were just "rhizomes".
Guess I'll just have to keep it well contained. Hopefully it stays small in the little bowl I moved it to. If not, I'll just have to order a Legit 'Helvola' and keep looking for other small Water Lilies.
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