The giant Amazonian water lily* is grown each year from a pea sized seed! In April, a tiny seedling is selected and planted out into the centre of the pool. The incredible leaves unfurl from only 15cm to 
2
m in 2-3 weeks - you can virtually watch them grow! The first flowers of the giant amazon water lily normally appear in
May, with buds up to 20cm across! The stunning flowers last for only 3 days, changing from pure 
white to delicate pink and purple. The flower opens in the evening and closes in the morning, trapping insects which transfer pollen to other newly opened, white flowers upon their release the following evening.
*As the giant amazon water lily is difficult to grow, it depends on the season and growing conditions as to whether it will be in flower of not.
Click on the images to the right to see full size pictures of the beautiful Giant Amazonian Water Lily at the Palms Tropical Oasis.
