Water Lily (บัวสาย) — A Quiet Bloom in the Morning Light

In still water, the morning speaks gently —

and the water lily listens.

 

Her heart glows gold, while her violet-tipped petals stretch toward the sun,

resting softly atop a world that mirrors her grace.

 

Known in Thailand as “บัวสาย”, this native beauty drifts calmly in clay basins and garden ponds.

She needs no temple, no pedestal —

just light, water, and silence.

 

🌿 Botanical Information:

- Scientific Name: Nymphaea spp.

- Common Name (English): Water Lily

- Thai Name: บัวสาย

- Family: Nymphaeaceae

- Flowering Behavior: Diurnal — opens in the morning, closes by dusk

- Flower Colors: Violet, white, pink, yellow, often multicolored

- Leaf Shape: Round, flat, floating

- Habitat: Grown in ponds, basins, or water gardens

- Not to be confused with: Nelumbo nucifera (บัวหลวง / Lotus), which blooms above water and belongs to a different family

 

🌱 Care Tips (How to Grow บัวสาย / Water Lily):

- Light: Full sun (6–8 hrs/day) for best blooms

- Water Depth: 20–40 cm above root crown

- Soil: Heavy loam or aquatic soil (avoid peat or potting mix)

- Container: Wide, shallow clay pots or natural ponds

- Fertilizer: Aquatic fertilizer tabs once a month during growing season

- Maintenance: Trim old leaves and spent flowers regularly

- Winter Care: In tropical climates, grows year-round

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