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Tropica Nymphaea lotus Potted Plant

Nymphaea lotus

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Tropica Nymphaea lotus Potted Plant is a beautiful and very varied species from West Africa with leaves of green to red-brown and varying numbers of purple spots.

Description

Tropica Nymphaea lotus Potted Plant

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.

Nymphaea lotus Plant Information

Expert Level: Medium
Type: Bulb/onion
Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
Height: 20-30+cm – Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L

IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.

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