Nymphaea lotus
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Nymphaea lotus
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EAN: 871822685544
Leverancier: moerings
Merk: moerings
The Nymphaea lotus is a tropical water lily species and is the most popular water lily species in the aquarium hobby. With its large round leaves with brown spots and stripes, the Tiger lotus is recommended as a beautiful solitary in larger tanks. The Tiger lotus has no special requirements, but should be planted in a free, well-lit place. Nutrient-rich substrate is very favorable for growth, but vigorously growing plants tend to develop long-stalked floating leaves that block the light. To avoid this, long-stemmed 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 that are open from evening to late morning.
This plant is often, but not always, supplied as a tuber that sprouts into the container. A short shoot appears with a rooted leaf rosette. Later the young plant separates from the tuber. A young Nymphaea lotus plant is also viable if it is supplied without a tuber. Old, mature plants develop their own tuber.
The water lily Nymphaea lotus "red" or is native to the African tropics, where it is found in stagnant bodies of water such as lakes or temporary ponds. In aquatics it is by far the most popular species of its genus, and accordingly well available commercially. It is also known as red tiger lotus.
Place in the aquarium: middle & back zone
Max height of the plant: up to the water level.
Temperature: 22-28ºC
Light: normal to high
Origin: West Africa - Southeast Asia
Other name: Nymphaea Lotus var. Rubra
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