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
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:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers shallow water bodies with slow-moving water
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds must remain submerged in warm water (29-32°C) and require light for germination. Seeds lose viability quickly if allowed to dry.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI