Is it possible to 'bonsai' a water lily?

[Joshaeus]

This is exactly what it sounds like...can you 'bonsai' a water lily so that it stays smaller and more manageable than it usually grows?

 

[Smaug]

Limit the size of its tuber and you limit how many shoots it can put up.

 

[morewater]

Buy smaller varieties.

 

[HARO]

Not really. Trimming leaves results in fewer, but still large, leaves. Restricting available space will result in the plant growing upwards, out of the water. There are a number of cultivars available that stay small, with leaves only 2 1/2" to 3" across, and flowers about 1 1/2". Ideal for a large pot or half-barrel water feature.
John

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Only 'woody' plants can be bonzaied.

 

[Joshaeus]

Guess not then...thankx anyway!