Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nymphaeaceae

Genus:

Victoria

Species:

Victoria amazonica

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, clay loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in shallow, slow-moving water bodies