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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)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.