Tropical Water Lily 'King of Siam' (Purple) (Nymphaea 'King of Siam') is a breathtaking water lily featuring large, vibrant purple flowers with a golden-yellow center. This vigorous bloomer is perfect for adding a rich splash of color and tropical elegance to your pond or water garden.
Why You'll Love It:
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Large, showy purple blooms with bright yellow centers
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Consistent flowering from late spring through fall
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Adds exotic beauty and vivid color to any water feature
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
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Easy to grow and maintain in suitable aquatic environments
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for optimal flowering
💧 Water: Plant in pots submerged 6–18 inches below water surface; prefers still water
🌱 Soil: Use heavy clay or aquatic planting medium; avoid regular potting soil
🌡 Temperature: Thrives in warm water between 70–85°F (21–29°C)
🌿 Humidity: Naturally maintained in aquatic settings
✂️ Pruning: Remove old blooms and damaged leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth
🍽 Feeding: Fertilize every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with aquatic fertilizer tablets
🌸 Propagation: Divide tubers or rhizomes in early spring for propagation
⚠️ Toxicity: Safe for aquatic life; non-toxic
