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What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Aquatics  
Shrub  

Origin
-  
Madagascar  

Types
Nymphaea gigantea, Victoria amazonica  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  

Number of Varieties
10  
8  
99+

Habitat
along watercourse  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
9-13  

AHS Heat Zone
12-9  
-  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
H2, 13, 23, 24  

Habit
Spreading  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
510.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
37.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green, Bronze  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green  
Green, Gray Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Disc shaped  
Ovate  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
-  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Wet Site  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
In Water  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  

In Summer
Aquatic Plant  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Aquatic Plant  
Moderate  

In Winter
Aquatic Plant  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
-  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Snails  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Frost, Full Sun  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Double  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Insects, Moths, Snakes  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Skin irritation  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics  
Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
No  
No  

Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Very little waste  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
VICTORIA 'Longwood Hybrid'  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  

Common Name
Giant Waterlily, Longwood Hybrid Giant Waterlily  
Devil's Backbone  

In Hindi
पानी लिली  
Devil's Backbone  

In German
Riesen- Seerose  
Devil's Backbone  

In French
géant nénuphar  
Backbone du Diable  

In Spanish
lirio de agua  
El espinazo del diablo  

In Greek
νούφαρο  
Devil's Backbone  

In Portuguese
waterlily  
Espinha do Diabo  

In Polish
Lilia wodna  
Kręgosłup diabła  

In Latin
ingens aqua lilium,  
Narum diaboli  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Angiosperms  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Equisetopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Nymphaeales  
Malpighiales  

Family
Nymphaeaceae  
Crassulaceae  

Genus
Victoria  
Euphorbia  

Clade
Angiosperms  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  

Subfamily
-  
Euphorbioideae  

Number of Species
3  
2000  
12

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Difference Between Giant Waterlily and Devils Backbone

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