Description

Nymphaea lotus

Layouts containing this plant

Layout 19 (140 L)

Layout 45 (180 L)

Layout 110 (250 L)

Layout 84 (250 L)

Layout 18 (297 L)

Layout 105 (300 L)

Layout 65 (300 L)
 
 

A beautiful and very varied species from West Africa with leaves of green to red-brown and varying numbers of purple spots. Can grow from 20-80 cm tall. Before forming floating leaves Nymphaea lotus (zenkeri) forms many underwater leaves. If you don’t want floating leaves, prune the roots and leaves. The beautiful, aromatic flowers can be fully appreciated in open aquariums. A nutritious bottom encourages growth. Often available in a red and a green variety. Recommended as a solitary plant for large aquariums. 

Plant info

Type:	Bulb/onion
Origin:	Africa
Growth rate:	Medium
Height:	20 – 30+
Light demand:	Medium
CO2 :	Low

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