2009 June

The other day I noticed what appeared to be a mutated bloom rising from a Star of Zanzibar. Out of the hundreds of blooms that I’ve seen this year, I’ve never seen anything quite like this. It’s a Siamese bloom on a tropical water lily ‘Star of Zanzibar’.

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Here are some tips for getting the most out of your tropical water lilies! Plant when water temperature is stable You should plant your tropical water lilies when your water temperatures are at least 70 degrees F. Warmer temperatures means quicker growth but cooler temperatures can send your plant into dormancy or even death. Don’t [...]

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