Where does Victoria regia grow? Where does Victoria regia like to grow?

Growth habits of Victoria regia

As a typical tropical plant, Victoria amazonica likes to grow in a hot and humid environment and has poor cold resistance. When the temperature drops to 20℃, it will affect its growth. If the temperature drops to around 8℃, Victoria amazonica will die due to its cold intolerance.

Where does Victoria regia grow?

Victoria amazonica is native to the tropical waters of South America, where it mainly grows in river bays and lakesides. It has now been introduced to large botanical gardens around the world, including my country, where it has been introduced in three places: the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing Botanical Garden and Xi'an Botanical Garden.

Victoria regia likes to grow in fertile soil and deep silt. The depth of sludge it requires in the water generally needs to reach more than 50 centimeters. When the water depth exceeds 1 meter, it will affect its growth.

The growth environment and conditions of Victoria regia

1. Fertilization: During the planting process of Victoria amazonica, the demand for fertilizer is very large. Enough manure or cake fertilizer is needed to meet the growth of Victoria amazonica. When its flowering period comes, top dressing 1 to 2 times is enough. Stop fertilizing immediately after autumn.

2. Light: Since Victoria amazonica likes light, you must ensure that the leaves can absorb sufficient sunlight when cultivating it, so that the leaves can grow compactly and have a shiny surface. In winter, you can take advantage of the weak light to expose it to the sun, which can help it improve its drought resistance.