A question about "Amazonia!"

[Jerry]

I see the plant is loaded with spines. I bet the turtles would leave it alone.  Any experience?

Also:  Where can I get one this spring?

[miguynmkoi]

You realize that one pad could possibly cover your whole pond 

[Jerry]

yes I do.  Ther are varities that are merely 3 feet!

[JoshS]

You can limit its size to an extent by keeping it in a smaller pot and being stingy with fertilizer.  Of course, that will reduce the likelihood of it blooming, too.

[Vickie]

Jerry you can grow Euryale ferox it has thorns and is easy to grow from seed. I grow it every year. I have dwarfed it too or I can let it grow bigger even if dwarfed it blooms. But my koi rip up the leaves so I imagine turtles might too.
Here is one

[Jerry]

Sounds good Vickie. I am assuming it's a big one.  Where is the source for seed?

[Vickie]

Not sure if Kit has seed but she has victoria seed. This year I don't have a lot, Fernlady might. ButI  do not know if the seed can be shipped to calif.

[Jerry]

Thank you !

[Marie Fisher]

Jerry, yes, the eurayale seeds can be shipped into Calif. I talked to my USDA inspector, and I have
approval to ship into Calif. And yes,I have seeds if you're wanting.

Marie