Nymphaea lotus (zenkeri)

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 don?t 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 plat.

• Family - Nymphaeaceae
• Continet - Africa
• Region - West Africa
• Country of origin - West Africa
• Height - 20-28cm
• Width - 25-60cm
• Light requirements - medium-very high
• Temperature - 22-30?C
• Hardness tolerance - very soft-hard
• pH tolerance - 5-8
• Growth - medium
• Demands - medium