Nymphaea lotus 'rot'

Nympháea lótus

Family: Nymphaeaceae

Genus: Nymphaea

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Fast

Usage

Background

Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

15-30°C(opt: 25°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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Description

The water lily Nymphaea lotus "red" or N. zenkeri "red" originates from the African tropics, where it inhabits stagnant waters such as lakes and temporary ponds. It is the most widely cultivated species of its genus in aquaristics and is readily available in trade.