Description: 10 seeds from the rare Nymphaea caerulea plant. AKA Egyptian Blue Lily, the Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile, Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea. Also called "Egyptian Blue Lotus" even though it is not a member of the Nelumbo genus. All seeds are from the 2024 growing season and will be labeled with the exact flower date of harvest. The current batch was produced on 10 JUL 2024. These are not bulk-ordered seeds from a distributor. I cultivate, harvest, prepare, and ship these seeds myself. I do not use stock photos. Note: These are open-pollinated seeds. N. caerulea is self-compatible and there are no other Nymphaea close to me, so it could breed true. However, I cannot guarantee that. Rhizomes are the only way to be sure that your plant will be true to the original. First germinations in 10-14 days. True leaves emerge in 3-5 weeks. Germination tested 04 AUG 2024: 90% germination rate (9/10 seeds) Germination instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHhbNkiCzgQ If you don't need the seeds to be sterile for in vitro work, the sulfuric acid and other chemicals I recommend in my germination video aren't necessary. I have found that without scarification, the seeds will still germinate as well but they tend to germinate a bit slower. I am working on an updated video with more accessible instructions. Message me for details. N. caerulea are not like other water lilies! They need special conditions for germination. Please watch the video for detailed instructions. Contact me if you have any questions. Morphology and Identification of the true Nymphaea caerulea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWRVhzjb-20 Research and my grow log can be found: https://www.electricveg.com/nymphaeaeceae/nymphaea-caerulea.html If you have any questions or concerns, please DM me. I also welcome any reports of germination success and/or alternative seed treatments you try.
Price: 15 USD
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
End Time: 2024-09-26T19:45:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Tropical Wet
Common Name: Egyptian Blue Lily
Color: Blue
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Soil Type: Water
Brand: ElectricVeg
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Water Plant Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: always
Unit Type: Unit
Genus: Nymphaea
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Cross-Pollinating, Edible, Flowering, Open-Pollinating, Self-Pollinating, Medicinal
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 10
