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(Pictured on the left) A Star of Zanzibar

It is best after placing the soil in the pot to soak the pot over night.

(Pictured on the right)  If there are any roots that appear mushy it is best to remove them. Then spread the roots evenly around the pot.

(Pictured on the left) Be sure to push the roots half way down into the pot

(Pictured on the right)  Pack the dirt well all around the pot

 Pictured above) If you have not fertilized the lily, now is the time to do so, and then the  lily is ready to be submerged under the water at a 2 foot depth .

(Pictured above) Flip the leaves right side up, some leaves may act stubborn but in a day or two they will adjust. 

Most tropical lilies are medium to large leaf spread 4-6ft.+ when planted in a  3-5 gallon container. We suggest using regular soil from your yard. Be sure it isn't to sandy or rocky and be sure it doesn't contain mulch as it will decompose in your pond and turn the water yellow.

In optimum conditions tropical lilies will reach full potential of leaf spread (this is not referring to the size of the leaves) we are speaking of the area that the leaves will cover.  Most tropical lilies will reach 4-6ft leaf spread.

Tropical lilies are a must for any water garden despite that they won’t winter over in the cold regions. Most of the tropical lilies blooms are larger and in most cases the colors are more intense than the hardy lilies, tropical lilies also offer both blue and purple flowers as well as a variety of night blooming lilies. As mentioned they are worth having even if you have to replace them the following year, the cost is comparable to having to replace some of the annuals you may be growing in your flower beds.

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Water temperatures have to be at least 70 degrees or warmer both, day and night for tropical lilies to survive and bloom. Be aware of temperatures when you are ordering your tropical lilies and that they are going to remain stable. Fluctuating weather conditions in some regions in early spring could cause tropical lilies to get to cold and die. It is wise to wait to put the tropical plants in the pond once the possibility of any cold temperatures are past.