The climate of their habitat is usually hot. They grow in areas where there are few plants and because of this, they don't have competition for sunlight. This is very important because sunlight is the main way that water lilies are able to receive food and energy. The water lilies leaves are usually large and are able to store a lot of energy. Water lilies usually live in water that is rich in oxygen and receives a lot of sunlight.
Water lilies are in danger because the wetlands are in danger.
The wetlands are home to many species and the water lily is included. They have some of the same organisms, including the lily. They also must conserve their wetlands because if they don't they will be in trouble with the law and flood can occur. They are producers of energy and food in a wetland. Water lilies get their food through photosynthesis.