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Nymphaea zenkeri 'Green' ?? Nymphaea zenkeri 'Tiger lotus green'

Nymphaea zenkeri 'Green' ?? Nymphaea zenkeri 'Tiger lotus green'

Aqua Plant lotus green

Nymphaea lotus ("zenkeri")- or the Tiger Lotus - is recognised to be among the most graceful aquarium plants. It is a quite variable speciesand the leaf colour may vary from bright green overred-brown to red-violet. It is without comparison themost suitable Nymphaea species for aquarium purposes because it sets numerous water leaves beforefloating leaves are produced. When floating leaves are produced the plant easily sets flowers, too. A nice odourescapes from the flower which, however, only opens duringnight-time. If, on the other hand, floating leaves are unwanted due to the strong light competition, newly formed floating leaves and longer roots may be removed.The plant thereafter begins to produce water leaves. Nymphaealotus ("zenkeri") is an unpretentious plant though a nutrient rich substrate is required to sustain optimal growth.

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Tropica

Nymphaea zenkeri 'Tiger lotus green is a great bulb type plant that does well in most aquariums

Needs low-med lighting requirements

Thows off beautiful green lillypads up to 6 inches

Has red spots on on its lilly leaves

Can just be tossed in the tank and will root itself

Great as a pond plant or aquarium plant

( 1 Freshwater Plant)

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*Nymphaea lotus zenkeri*
Family:	Nymphaeaceae
Scientific Name:	Nymphaea lotus zenkeri
Common Name:
Distribution:	West Africa
Height:	10-60
Width:	10-60
Light Required:	average-high
Temperature:	22-30
pH:	acid-neutral
Ease of care:	easy
Notes:	Nymphaea lotus ("zenkeri")- or the Tiger Lotus - is recognised to be among the most graceful aquarium plants. It is a quite variable speciesand the leaf colour may vary from bright green overred-brown to red-violet. It is without comparison themost suitable Nymphaea species for aquarium purposes because it sets numerous water leaves beforefloating leaves are produced. When floating leaves are produced the plant easily sets flowers, too. A nice odourescapes from the flower which, however, only opens duringnight-time. If, on the other hand, floating leaves are unwanted due to the strong light competition, newly formed floating leaves and longer roots may be removed.The plant thereafter begins to produce water leaves. Nymphaealotus ("zenkeri") is an unpretentious plant though a nutrient rich substrate is required to sustain optimal growth.
Author:	Tropica