Description
Victoria is a genus of water-lilies, in the plant family Nymphaeaceae, with very large green leaves that lie flat on the water s surface.
Victoria is a genus of water-lilies, in the plant family Nymphaeaceae, with very large green leaves that lie flat on the water s surface. Victoria amazonica has a leaf that is up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) in diameter, on a stalk up to 8 metres (26 ft) in length.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
Amazon Water Lily, Royal Water Lily, Giant Water Lily. |
Maximum Reachable Height |
0.50 to 1.00 feet |
Flower Colour |
white |
Bloom Time |
July to August |
Difficulty Level |
easy to grow |
Planting and care
When your victoria arrives, unwrap it gently. It may be easier to float off the newspaper on the leaves in a bucket of warm water. Pot it into a large flowerpot with holes in the bottom. For decent size leaves, use at least a 4 gallon pot, about 18 inch diameter. The plants will not be too thorny to handle at this point in growth.
Victoria lily care
Sunlight |
Full sun |
Watering |
it grows on water |
Soil |
mixture of silica sand, black soil |
Temperature |
24C |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer |
Victoria lily special feature
he leaves of Victoria amazonica are so strong that they can support the weight of a human. ... The Giant Water Lily does not grow year round in areas where it is not a native species, such as Great ... Specific Adaptations to the Environment.
Victoria lily uses
Ornamental Use:
- Garden UsesLarge floating water lily that fits well into large water gardens, pools or ponds