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Description
Red Tiger Lotus - Nypmhaea Zenkeri
Red Tiger Lotus plant, nymphaea zenkeri, is found in various bodies of water, including temporary pools and lakes, and flowing waters. The Red Tiger Lotus plant has broad arrow-like red leaves / lily pads that in turn can produce small blue or white flowers. The red lily-like leaves on a Red Tiger Lotus plant can develop striped variation under intense lighting conditions. Red Tiger Lotus plants can tolerate various water conditions, from very soft to hard water.
Please note, this listing is for a Red Tiger Lotus plant bulb, which may or may not have any sprouting leaves. But do not fear, growing Red Tiger Lotus plants in an aquarium is quick and easy. Photo(s) are generic images to illustrate the Red Tiger Lotus plant potential growth. You will receive a Red Tiger Lotus bulb only.
How do you grow a Red Tiger Lotus bulb in an aquarium?
The Red Tiger Lotus plant is supplied as a bulb, with or without any leaves. Red Tiger Lotus plant bulbs must not be completely buried in substrate to prevent rot. You do not need to plant a Red Tiger Lotus bulb, they will sprout if left to float, but in terms of nutrient absorption, it is wise to introduce into your substrate. Firmly place the healthy bulb into your substrate, with about half of the bulb buried. You can grow Red Tiger Lotus plants in any aquarium with moderate to bright lighting. Under moderate but prolonged lighting, the bulb will sprout red lotus leaves, and grow towards the light source. The bulb may continue to sprout shoots and increase in overall size.
How fast do Red Tiger Lotus plants grow?
Red Tiger Lotus plants will grow quickly under proper lighting, and can increase a couple of centimetres per day. The closer the Red Tiger Lotus bulb is placed or planted to the light source, the faster it will sprout. You can expect to see leaves within 2-3 weeks of planting in optimum conditions. Red Tiger Lotus plants can grow to quite a height in deep aquariums, if the light source is able to penetrate to a decent depth and isn't shadowed by other plants. Adding a basic aquatic plant fertiliser regularly to your aquarium will help achieve growth. Avoid housing with fish that eat or attack plants, Red Tiger Lotus plant stems and leaves can be quite brittle, and should be handled carefully and infrequently when growing.
Red Tiger Lotus plant, nymphaea zenkeri, is found in various bodies of water, including temporary pools and lakes, and flowing waters. The Red Tiger Lotus plant has broad arrow-like red leaves / lily pads that in turn can produce small blue or white flowers. The red lily-like leaves on a Red Tiger Lotus plant can develop striped variation under intense lighting conditions. Red Tiger Lotus plants can tolerate various water conditions, from very soft to hard water.
Please note, this listing is for a Red Tiger Lotus plant bulb, which may or may not have any sprouting leaves. But do not fear, growing Red Tiger Lotus plants in an aquarium is quick and easy. Photo(s) are generic images to illustrate the Red Tiger Lotus plant potential growth. You will receive a Red Tiger Lotus bulb only.
How do you grow a Red Tiger Lotus bulb in an aquarium?
The Red Tiger Lotus plant is supplied as a bulb, with or without any leaves. Red Tiger Lotus plant bulbs must not be completely buried in substrate to prevent rot. You do not need to plant a Red Tiger Lotus bulb, they will sprout if left to float, but in terms of nutrient absorption, it is wise to introduce into your substrate. Firmly place the healthy bulb into your substrate, with about half of the bulb buried. You can grow Red Tiger Lotus plants in any aquarium with moderate to bright lighting. Under moderate but prolonged lighting, the bulb will sprout red lotus leaves, and grow towards the light source. The bulb may continue to sprout shoots and increase in overall size.
How fast do Red Tiger Lotus plants grow?
Red Tiger Lotus plants will grow quickly under proper lighting, and can increase a couple of centimetres per day. The closer the Red Tiger Lotus bulb is placed or planted to the light source, the faster it will sprout. You can expect to see leaves within 2-3 weeks of planting in optimum conditions. Red Tiger Lotus plants can grow to quite a height in deep aquariums, if the light source is able to penetrate to a decent depth and isn't shadowed by other plants. Adding a basic aquatic plant fertiliser regularly to your aquarium will help achieve growth. Avoid housing with fish that eat or attack plants, Red Tiger Lotus plant stems and leaves can be quite brittle, and should be handled carefully and infrequently when growing.
Positioning: Midground to background
Type: Bulb
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Origin: Africa
Habitat: Lakes and flowing streams
Growth rate: Fast
Supplied height: bulb - with little or no leaves
Max height in cm: 50cm / 20"
Ideal temp: 22-28°C
Ideal pH: 5.0-8.0
Difficulty: Easy
Water flow: Low to moderate
Light demand: Moderate to high
CO2 demand: Low
Please note: whilst every effort is made to prevent or remove snails and snail eggs, we do not use copper treatments in our systems (because copper is also harmful to shrimp) so cannot absolutely guarantee snail-free. If you are concerned about snails, we recommended that you dip your plants in a snail preventative solution, such as Esha Gastropex, prior to adding to your aquarium. We do not recommend buying treated plants, or administering copper or anti-snail treatments if you have shrimp in your aquarium. Snails are perfectly safe in an aquarium and will not harm your fish.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £3.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £6.99 |
| DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
| DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
| Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
| Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
| Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
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Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
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