Water Lily out of pond

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Hi all!

I've purchased a water lily for a friend with a pond, but it's arriving earlier than expected (today!), We're seeing them on Saturday. Will the lily be okay in the postage packaging until then, and if not, what's the best way to set it up so it survives until then? I unfortunately don't have access to a pond myself.

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hi surlycat, i would take it out of the bag and put it in a bucket of water, rainwater would be good if possible if not tap water would be ok for a while, hope this helps.
 
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Hi, that's great, thank you! Do I need to weigh the rhizome down or will it be okay for a few days?
 
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hi surlycat, agree with lisak1 as long as its wet it will be fine, and as you look at it for a few days you might think " i would like one of them in my own pond ;))
 

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You could also put in a net bag with a rock, that would keep it wet, in a bucket of water
 
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Wrap it in a paper towel LOOSLY The roots can be harmed by light if the plant is already stressed. And again keep it wet
 

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