Victoria amazonica is a species of flowering plant, the second largest of the water lily family Nymphaeaceae. It is the national flower of Guyana. Its native regions are Guyana and tropical South America.
The Amazon water lily is fairly disease-resistant and usually does not develop illnesses. Still, it can be affected by pests and plant diseases present in its environment. Such infections are generally mild. In terms of care, this plant needs moderate maintenance. It should be pruned regularly to preserve its appearance and encourage healthy growth. Fertilizing can also help to stimulate flowering. The Amazon water lily is suitable for people with outdoor spaces like a garden or patio and does not demand extensive caregiving experience. It may need increased attention if cultivated indoors.
How to keep Victoria Regia.
Light
The Amazon water lily is native to habitats with plenty of sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
Temperature
The Amazon water lily comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It is sensitive to abrupt temperature changes and prefers a steady thermal environment, so indoor temperature fluctuations should be avoided. It usually cannot tolerate cold conditions and needs higher temperatures to grow; if the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Victoria
- Family
- Nymphaeaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 2.13 m to 3.05 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Flower Size
- 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- Colombia, Bolivia, Peru, Guyana, Brazil
Other names.
