Type of plant: Tropical
Plant size: Medium
Depth: 30-50 cm.
Flower type and color:
Leaf spread: 1-1,4 meters
Flowering: Free flowering
Characteristics and Comments: The Nangkwag water lily, also known as the Indian Goddess (N. Indian Goddess), is a variety of tropical water lily originating from India, but widespread and developed mainly in Thailand. Its name comes from the large leaves that resemble the hands of the Thai goddess Nang Kwak, often depicted while attracting prosperity and good fortune. This water lily is appreciated for its extraordinary variety of colors, which span almost the entire color spectrum, and for the leaves, some with green spots, others mottled.
History and Origins: Nangkwag water lilies were imported to Thailand by Dr. Slearmlarp Wasuwat and subsequently developed by Thai hybridizers. Their name is linked to the goddess Nang Kwak, whose images are often placed in Thai shops to attract customers. The first Nangkwag lilies (pink and pink striped) were imported into the United States by Mrs. Betsy Sakata. Over the years, many variants have arisen.
Characteristics: Nangkwag water lilies have flowers in a wide range of colors, so much so that they are often grouped under the name "Indian Goddess" without specific color distinctions. The leaves can be green or mottled. Due to cultivation through seeds in Thailand, some Thai varieties may not correspond to those cultivated in America under the same name.
Tutorial on Planting Tropical Water Lily Plants and Bulbs!
Carefully read the tutorial on growing tropical water lilies before making a purchase!
Bulb: The variety is sold as a bulb, available at any time of the year. What will be shipped is a small/medium bulb, depending on the variety, already sprouting.
Being a tropical plant, it needs adequate temperatures to grow best, and in winter this type of plant should be moved to a place where the temperature does not drop below 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).
Plant: The variety is sold as a plant, available in spring/summer. What will be shipped is a growing plant of the chosen variety, with roots, which should be planted in a suitable container. Plants are available in limited quantities, pre-orders are required, and they will be shipped when ready.
