Family: Nymphaeaceae
Continent: Africa
Region: West Africa
Country of origin:
Height: 20-80 cm
Width: 25-60 cm
Light requirements: medium-very high
Temperature: 22-30 °C
Hardness tolerance: very soft-hard
pH tolerance: 5-8
Growth: medium
Demands: medium
A beautiful and very varied species with leaves of green to red-brown and
varying numbers of purple spots. Before forming floating leaves Nymphaea
lotus (zenkeri) forms many underwater leaves. If you donÆt 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.
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