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Water lily

Scientific nameNymphaea lotus
Common nameWater lily, Tiger Lotus, Red Tiger Lotus, Red Zenkeri
OriginAfrica and Southeast Asia
Aquarium useSpecimen plant
LightingBright
Temperature21-28oC (70-82oF)
Water chemistryNot critical
SubstratePlain gravel
CommentsThese plants may send stems shooting to the surface very rapidly if fertilised. Colour can be very variable with predominantly red or green leaves produced by the same plant. Cultured red varieties may be sold as Nymphaea lotus var Rubra or Red Tiger Lotus. Nymphaea stellata is a similar species with smaller spade-shaped leaves that may be sold under the same common names.

 

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