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 2023 growing season and will be labeled with the exact flower date of harvest. Current batch harvested on 03 Aug 2023.

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 it could breed true. However, I cannot guarantee that.
Rhizomes are the only way to be sure that your plant will be true to the original.

First germinations in 10-14 days. True leaves emerge in 3-5 weeks.

Germination tested 03 Mar 2024: 100% germination rate (12/12 seeds)

Germination instructions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHhbNkiCzgQ

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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWRVhzjb-20

Research and my grow log can be found:
https://www.electricveg.com/nymphaeaeceae/nymphaea-caerulea.html

If you have any questions or concerns, please DM me. I also welcome any reports of germination success and/or alternative seed treatments you try.

**Shipping**
Regular: USPS first-class package (tracked) | ~$4 | 2-5 days |
Express: USPS priority mail (tracked) | ~$10 | 1-3 days |

Unfortunately, I will no longer be offering international shipping due to Etsy's impossible TOS.