Aqua Plant lotus green

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

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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

  •  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)
    • 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