{"product_id":"5-seeds-giant-prickly-water-lily-euryale-ferox-aquatic-pond-plant","title":"5 Seeds Giant Prickly Water Lily Euryale ferox Aquatic Pond Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Prickly Water Lily (Euryale ferox) is a striking aquatic perennial known for its large, deeply veined, prickly floating leaves and dramatic presence in ponds and water gardens. Native to South and East Asia, this tropical water lily relative produces impressive foliage that can spread widely across the water surface, making it a bold centerpiece for warm-climate aquatic displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for ornamental ponds, water gardens, and botanical collections where a large-growing aquatic specimen is desired. The plant develops floating leaves with a quilted, spiny texture and produces violet-purple flowers that emerge above the water. It thrives in still, warm water with full sun and rich aquatic soil, and is typically grown as an annual in cooler zones or overwintered indoors in a heated container.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Euryale ferox\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Aquatic perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Floating, spreading\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Aquatic loam, rich pond substrate\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11 (often grown as annual)\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 2-6 weeks at 75-85F in warm water\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow in shallow warm water over aquatic soil\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 24-48 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Requires consistently warm water and full sun\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663267823752,"sku":"EXGA-917","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_69ae5639-9009-4443-b722-a0badd69afdc.png?v=1791896381","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-giant-prickly-water-lily-euryale-ferox-aquatic-pond-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}