Santa Cruz Water-Lily

Victoria cruziana

Native to:
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Nymphaeaceae
Genus:
Victoria
Species:
Victoria cruziana
USDA Symbol:
VICR4

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, organic, clay loam
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers shallow water bodies with slow-moving water