Item Name: Rare Victoria Amazonica Giant Waterlily Seed

 

·  1 Professional Packs, approx 5 seeds / pack, so total is 5 seeds.

 

· Zone: 1-11

 

·  in cooler climates it can be overwintered indoors to protect it.

 

Name: Victoria waterlily


Other Name: Bua-Ga-Dong , Giant Lotus


Scientific Name: Victoria amazonica


Color: White, Red


Light: Full Sun


Water : Average


Description
The species has very large leaves, up to 3 m in diameter, that float on the water's surface on a submerged stalk, 7–8 m in length. The species was once called Victoria regia after Queen Victoria, but the name was superseded. V. amazonica is native to the shallow waters of the Amazon River basin, such as oxbow lakes and bayous. It is depicted in the Guyanese coat of arms. The flowers are white the first night they are open and become pink the second night. They are up to 40 cm in diameter, and are pollinated by beetles.

 

Giant Russian Cabbage, Wide range of growing conditions, 100 days to maturity, large 10-20 inch heads are the norm. excellent source of vitamin C, anti-inflamitory properties, low calorie diet food, cabbage juice promotes rapid healing of peptic ulcers, blocks cancer cells .