Lily needs strong light to bloom indoors. Can be moved out to your pond in the summertime. Re-pot in larger container for outdoor growth and larger flowers. Broad, dark red leaves will grow to 12 inches long or more in the proper setting. Useful in well lit aquariums or in outdoor pools that have no carp.
Leaves turn dark green with age.
Needs a good deal of light to maintain best color. When well planted this species can be unbelievably beautiful. Grows well in outdoor ponds. White flowers, typical of the genus, occur above the water during the summer. A beutiful plant which is easy to grow under a wide range of cultural conditions.