Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nymphaeaceae

Genus:

Victoria

Species:

Victoria amazonica

USDA Symbol:

VIAM9

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

beetles

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds must be kept submerged in warm water (29-32°C) and never allowed to dry out. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI