The “Nil Mahanel” flower, botanically known as “Nymphaea Stellata” was declared the National Flower of Sri Lanka on 26th February 1986.
Scientific name:- Nymphaea nouchali
Family:- Nymphaeaceae
Rank:- Species
Clade:- Angiosperms
Order:- Nymphaeales
Kingdom:- Plantae
Plant size:- 6-10 inch approx
Potting medium :- Potting mix / Water
Pot size:- 10 inch plastic pot
Location:- Outdoor
Light:- Full sun, Bright light
Temperature:- 16 to 32 degree Celsius
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| Nil Manel |
Nymphaea nouchali, often known by its synonym Nymphaea stellata, or by common names blue lotus, star lotus, red and blue water lily, blue star water lily or manel flower is a water lily of genus Nymphaea. It is native to southern and eastern parts of Asia, and is the national flower of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
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