Description
Nymphaea lotus, a tropical waterlily species, is widespread in Africa. Imported as Nymphaea zenkeri and Tiger lotus from West Africa for a long time, it is the most popular waterlily species in the aquarium hobby. With its big, round leaves with brown spots and stripes the Tiger lotus is recommendable as a gorgeous specimen plant in larger tanks. Depending on the coloration of the submerged leaves, the plants are often distinguished in "Red" and "Green Tiger Lotus", but actually the plants delivered from the nurseries show all transitions and nuances from reddish-green to red.
The Tiger lotus has no special demands, but should be planted in a free, well-lit place. Nutrient-rich substrate is very beneficial for its growth, but vigorously growing plants tend to develop long-stalked floating leaves, blocking out the light. To prevent this, long stalked leaves should be removed as soon as possible. However, if the plant is allowed to grow with floating leaves, one can expect its beautiful white, fragrant flowers which are open from evening to late morning.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Gorgeous solitary plant for bigger tanks
Reddish-green to red leaves
Dark spot and stripe pattern
The most popular waterlily in the aquarium hobby
Complete Botanical Name
Nympháea lótus L.
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
easy
Growth
fast
pH Value
5-8
Temperature Tolerance
15-30℃
Carbonate Hardness
2-14 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Runners, Seeds
Can Grow Emersed?
unknown
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
