Red Tiger Lotus

Red Tiger Lotus (Nypmhaea Zenkeri)

Scientific name:  Nymphaea zenkeri

 The Red Tiger Lotus (Nypmhaea Zenkeri) is an African stagnant water plant that is easy to keep and is widely used in aquariums. It has a medium growth speed in medium to strong light and can reach between 7-31 inches high and 9-23 inches wide.

Common name: Red Tiger Lotus Aquarium Lily

Habitat: Indigenous to Africa

Care Instructions: 

• Tank Size:  10+ gallons 
• Temperature:  72° - 86° F (22° - 30° C)
• pH:  5.0 – 8
• Water hardness: 2- 15dGh
• Lighting: Moderate to High

Planting Instructions: 

• Remove the plant from the plastic container.
• Plant the Red Tiger Lotus bulb half way into the substrate
• or simply drop them into the aquarium. 

Note: this plant can emit a chemical that is somewhat harmful to other plants that are in very close proximity (i.e. - constantly touching the lily), so it is necessary to give the Red Tiger Lotus Aquarium Lily adequate space. If this is done, it will not harm other plants.