Hardy water lily help

[Douglas]

I pulled the bucket out just to see where the growing tips were. And then I removed some gravel which was the white pea gravel. When I placed it in I placed it where most of the sun hits daily. Does it need more gravel removal?

 

[addy1]

Looks like you might have 3 different growth tips (guessing), you should be able to see part of the tuber and where the leaves etc are coming out of the tuber. Above the gravel

 

[addy1]

Maybe four

 

[Douglas]

Perhaps I should move little more gravel. It looks like four when I looked at it closely. I read that some people divide them during july and August so they have the warmer waters to pick back up from shock.

 

[mrsclem]

If you do decide to move more gravel, just be careful not to damage the growing tips. Then just give the plant time to start up again. One thing I have learned that is essential with ponding- patience!