Many people consider the water lily the most beautiful plant on our planet. Indeed, the flowering of the water lily is simply amazingly beautiful - white or yellow neat flowers, surrounded by dark green leaves. They say that once they see the flowering of a water lily, a person remembers this natural phenomenon for life. On the lake or pond, you can observe how the flowers of the water lilies bloom - the bud floats to the surface of the water a few minutes before sunrise and opens with its first rays. On cloudy days, the water lily does not dissolve - it's an unusually sun-loving plant.
The water lily is the largest flower growing in our climatic conditions. This plant refers to the family nymphaea. There are two main varieties of water lilies: the water lily is white and the water lily is yellow (it is also a dolly).
A white water lily occurs in creeks and slowly flowing water bodies. A yellow water lily grows in stagnant water.
The water lily is a perennial plant that grows to 2-2.5 meters in height. In the rhizome of the flower is an air system, which provides the plant with oxygen and gives it strength. The leaves of the water lily are round in shape and reach 30 cm in diameter. Flowers of water lilies are large white or yellow (yellow cups) cups, consisting of 5 or more petals.
Water lilies at home
A few decades ago, water lilies on the territory of the CIS were very many. Today, to meet a water lily is a rarity. This is due to the fact that many people are plucking plants in large quantities in the hope of planting their homes. However, the water lily, unskilfully torn from its natural environment, dies. If the stalk is damaged, the airborne system of the plant is destroyed, it loses its elasticity and does not settle down in the home or garden conditions.
The natural climate for most varieties of water lilies is tropical and subtropical. These plants live in water bodies and easily tolerate even the driest summer. But in the winter the water-lily is bad. In the cold period, it should be removed from the water, transplanted into a container of water and placed in a warm place. In winter you can store water lilies at home or in the basement. With the first rays of the spring sun, the water lily must be returned to the natural pond.
For those who want to grow these beautiful flowers in their own garden, there is an opportunity to buy water lilies in a specialized store. Acquired white or yellow water lily should be planted in a pond and press down something hard on its root system. Otherwise, the flower can float, and not having time to take root.
In September, the lily grows fruits, which are used in folk medicine for the treatment of many diseases. Water lily flowers are used as an anesthetic for asthma and joint pain. The leaves of the water lily are considered to be an excellent remedy for the treatment of gastritis and diseases of the genitourinary system.
Interesting about water lilies
A water lily is a plant that at all times has inspired people to work.
Water lilies are plants that need to be protected, otherwise they will disappear from the face of the Earth. Only careful attitude of the person to these colors, will allow them to survive and for many long years to please people with their beautiful flowering.