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Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea zenkeri
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Nymphaeales›Nymphaeaceae
📍 West Africa
The Tiger Lotus is a bulb plant with striking, broadly ovate leaves that are green or red, patterned with dark maroon spots. Without pruning it quickly sends large lily pads to the surface; regular removal of floating leaves keeps the submerged growth dense and compact. A dramatic, high-impact focal plant for mid-tanks.
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Quick Facts
- co2
- Beneficial
- light
- Medium–High
- placement
- Midground focal point
- tank size
- 20 gallons minimum
- growth rate
- Fast
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–8.0
- hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)