The giant leaves can grow 40cm a day, reaching nearly 3m in ... jostling for position on the surface of the water, to create a mosaic of lily pads that block the light to any plants beneath. The ...

The plant’s large, rounded leaves can grow up to a foot in diameter ... of shade and retain moisture. - Watering: While it ...

Plant Manager ... bubbly water, seemingly oblivious to the lightly pungent, industrial scent of the processed sewage. It is one of four aeration basins that are arranged in a giant square at ...