Tropical Water Lily 'Star of Siam' (Dark Blue) (Nymphaea 'Star of Siam') is a showstopping aquatic plant known for its dark blue to violet flowers with striking white streaks and bright golden centers. This free-flowering lily adds vivid color, fragrance, and elegance to any pond or water feature.
Why You'll Love It:
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Eye-catching deep blue blooms with contrasting white stripes
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Radiates a light, sweet fragrance throughout the day
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Long blooming period with flowers that stay open late into the evening
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Compact growth makes it suitable for small or medium ponds
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Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Requires full sun (6+ hours per day) to bloom abundantly
💧 Water: Submerge 6–18 inches below water surface; calm water preferred
🌱 Soil: Plant in aquatic soil or heavy clay loam; avoid light potting mixes
🌡 Temperature: Best in warm water temperatures of 70–85°F (21–29°C)
🌿 Humidity: Naturally high due to aquatic setting
✂️ Pruning: Regularly remove spent blooms and yellowing leaves to promote growth
🍽 Feeding: Fertilize monthly during the growing season with aquatic fertilizer tablets
🌸 Propagation: Divide tubers in early spring or late fall; treat as annual in frost zones
⚠️ Toxicity: Non-toxic and safe for aquatic life
