Water Lilies are one of the classic freshwater floral species.

These plants are so popular in part due to their pleasing looks and fragrant scent.

In our app, we will give you an insight into the wonderful world of Water Lilies.

We will be discussing everything you need to know about these aquatic plants and hopefully share some interesting information which even some of you expert Lily keepers may not know.

There are around 60 species of Water Lilies which make up the family Nymphaeaceae.

They are found throughout many parts of the world in both temperate and tropical climates and they come in lots of different colors, shapes, and sizes.

All of these factors have made them one of the most popular species of aquatic plants to be kept within both the water gardening and fish keeping.

Within these hobbies, people house these different species within lakes, ponds, and even large aquariums.

They are kept for various reasons but the main aim for most people is to see these plants bloom their beautiful and fragrant flowers.

However, their joy is short-lived, as sadly the flowers only last for around 4 days.

These species of aquatic plants provide both adult and juvenile species of fish with shade from the sun and shelter from predation.

They also provide amphibious species like frogs with a place to rest (which is the classic image that comes to mind when you think about these wonderful plants).

~Appearance~

Water Lilies come in lots of different colors, sizes, and shapes. There are many different species that are known to exist, but they are all rooted within the substrate at the bottom of the water body they occupy.

At the top of their stems and at the surface of the water, thin, flat leaves sit afloat. They are usually round with a V-shaped split down the center.

However, Giant Water Lilies have pads that can grow to 9 feet in diameter and have upturned edges.

These pads can vary in color both between individuals and species. Most, however, are green with a dark reddish to purple pigmentation.

From the rhizome, stems can also form which possess a spear-like tip.

Once this tip grows and protrudes from the water, within a day or two it will begin to open up and reveal a beautiful and fragrant flower that can be one of a large number of different colors (once again species dependent).

It is these flowers that make the plant so popular.