Nymphaea lotus Potted Aquarium Plant
Nymphaea lotus Potted Aquarium Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What colour will my plant be, red or green?
What colour will my plant be, red or green?
Nymphaea lotus is commonly available in both red and green forms, but this listing doesn't specify which one you'll receive, since the species naturally varies in leaf colour.
Will my Nymphaea lotus produce floating leaves?
Will my Nymphaea lotus produce floating leaves?
It first grows numerous underwater leaves before any floating leaves start to form. If you don't want floating leaves, prune the roots and leaves back.
Can I grow this in a small or nano aquarium?
Can I grow this in a small or nano aquarium?
It's recommended as a solitary plant for large aquariums, as it can grow 20 to 80cm tall, so a large tank with room to develop is best.
Will it flower, and what do I need for that?
Will it flower, and what do I need for that?
Yes, it produces aromatic flowers, which are best appreciated in an open-topped aquarium where they can reach the surface.
A potted Nymphaea lotus bred for aquarists after a shifting, colourful focal point. Grown as a solitary plant in a large aquarium, it gives you leaves that change from green through red-brown with purple spotting as it matures, plus aromatic flowers if the tank is left open-topped.
Nymphaea lotus is a West African aquatic lily whose leaves range from green through red-brown with varying numbers of purple spots, supplied here as a single potted plant. It's suited to being grown as a solitary specimen in a large aquarium, where its colour and form have room to stand out. Feeding it a nutrient-rich substrate helps it grow more vigorously.
Before any leaves reach the surface, the plant produces numerous leaves underwater first, so early growth won't automatically mean floating leaves. If you'd rather keep everything submerged, trimming back the roots and leaves stops floating leaves from forming.
Left to flower, Nymphaea lotus produces aromatic blooms that are best enjoyed in an open-topped aquarium, where they can reach the surface. It's often sold in red and green colour forms, though this listing doesn't specify which one is supplied, so expect some natural variation in the exact leaf colour you receive.
Grown singly, it can reach between 20 and 80cm tall, which is why it's recommended as a solitary feature rather than part of a crowded layout. That combination of height and variable colouring is why it works best as a single, large specimen rather than grouped with other plants.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Origin | Africa |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Aquarium placement | Midground |
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