Glistening under the sun, the Tropische Seerosen in Stuttgart’s Wilhelma await. The Wilhelma is always worth a visit. Especially the water lily pond in the middle of the Wilhelma is worth seeing.
Welcome to a realm of vibrant colors and exotic beauty. Here lies the enchanting world of the Tropische Seerosen. These tropical water lilies thrive in the heart of Stuttgart’s zoological-botanical garden.
The 650 square meter pool is home to around 40 species and varieties of these natural beauties. The Tropische Seerosen create a picturesque scene. It would have been an honor to the impressionist painter Claude Monet. The garden is exotic. It reflects the oriental architecture.
The Tropische Seerosen benefit from the mineral water. It comes from their own source. The water is a constant 28 degrees. This creates the perfect bathing conditions.
King Wilhelm I. of W\u00fcrttemberg cultivated the large wild forms of Victoria amazonica and Victoria cruziana in one of the greenhouses since 1851. They get two to three new leaves per week. Almost always there is a single flower. It only opens briefly.
The selection of Tropische Seerosen is based on color and flowering sequence. Night bloomers often have white or reddish flowers. They stay open until morning. Day bloomers open from noon to late afternoon. They display yellow and blue tones. The display changes throughout the day.
But only the gardeners are allowed to immerse themselves in the enticing pool. Marcus Hoffmann and Jasmin Langhammer enter the floods twice a week. They serve as service personnel for the demanding botanical bathers. Unlike the pink lotus flowers on the edge of the pool, the water lily pond is not self-cleaning. The two remove wilted leaves. They cut back sprawling plants so that all water lilies have enough space. They also remove algae. The 71 plant troughs have to be avoided. They must climb over the heating rods. This ensures that it is always a warm bathing day for the tropical plants.
The large leaves of the Victoria can support over 40 kilos. A storm once lifted them. They folded together. Marcus Hoffmann had to unfold them. Otherwise they would have died.
These Tropische Seerosen are more than just plants. They are living art. They are a testament to nature’s beauty. The water lilies are a refuge. They are an oasis of tranquility. The Tropische Seerosen offer a unique experience.