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PlanteasyFreshwater
Micrantha Lily
Nymphaea micrantha
Family: Nymphaeaceae
📍 West Africa
Small water lily that propagates prolifically from plantlets on its floating leaves. Produces striking red-spotted green pads. Remove surface leaves regularly to keep the plant growing compact submersed growth.
Keeping this species
- CO2
- optional
- lighting
- medium–high
- maxHeight
- 20–30 cm
- placement
- midground/background
- substrate
- nutrient-rich
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Natural Habitat Temperature
75°F — 79°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Mar high)
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