Event Brief
Bok Tower Gardens sets new giant waterlily record
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: Bok Tower Gardens in central Florida grew a Victoria waterlily pad that can support 285.7 pounds, surpassing its prior 183-pound benchmark. The garden says the new weight record qualifies it for the International “Weigh-Off” challenge.
WHO: Horticulture teams at Bok Tower Gardens
WHAT: Grew a Victoria waterlily pad capable of supporting 285.7 pounds to set a new garden record and enter an International “Weigh-Off” challenge
WHEN: Aug 25, 2026 at 6:47 PM ET
WHERE: Bok Tower Gardens, Polk County, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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