How long can water lilies be out of the water?

[Kproc]

I am rebuilding my pond and it will probably take a week or so. What should I do with my lilies?

 

[addy1]

Put them in enough water to float the leaves, they can be shallow without issue. Just don't let the tuber or roots dry out.

 

[j.w]

@Kproc
You can stick them in a tub so they are covered by water. Maybe something a couple feet deep, that'll do till you get your pond done.

 

[j.w]

LOL we just posted the same @addy1

 

[Jhn]

Can you get some sort of cheap kiddie pool or tub or bucket of water to stick them in . Never mind…what j.w, and addy1 said

 

[addy1]

I am rebuilding my pond and it will probably take a week or so. What should I do with my lilies?

I had removed some tubers dumped them on the ground a few years back. Also pulled a lot of bog plants dumped them on top of the tubers. Weeks later remembered someone asked for a few tubers. Dug them out, still alive, still with some growth. They survived since they were buried under the bog plants pulled and stayed wet. They are pretty tough plants.

 

[GBBUDD]

Put them in enough water to float the leaves, they can be shallow without issue. Just don't let the tuber or roots dry out.

And if your in a hot climate keep them from heating up

 

[j.w]

And if your in a hot climate keep them from heating up

I hear cooked lily tubers are quite yummy

 

[GBBUDD]

No idea what they taste like at that stage but I do know they'll give a skunk a run for the money as they sure can stink.