Red Tiger Lotus (Tuber) - Nymphaea zenkeri

🌿 Red Tiger Lotus (Bulb) – Nymphaea zenkeri

The Red Tiger Lotus (Nymphaea zenkeri) is one of the most popular aquarium plants, impressing with its intense reddish-brown to deep red leaves. Supplied as a bulb, it sprouts quickly under good conditions and develops into a real eye-catcher in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Intense red to reddish-brown leaf coloration
Decorative, large leaves
Fast-growing under good conditions
Strong eye-catcher in the aquarium

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
Medium to strong lighting recommended
Nutrient-rich substrate is beneficial
Allow sufficient vertical space

🧬 Special features
Can form both submerged and floating leaves
Floating leaves can be removed if necessary to promote bushy growth
Ideal as a solitary plant
Propagation possible via bulbs and offshoots

🧬 Water parameters (guidelines)
GH: approx. 5–20
KH: approx. 3–15

🐠 Suitable for
Aquascapes, community aquariums, and larger tanks

🍽 Maintenance & Application
Place the bulb halfway onto the substrate (do not bury completely)
Regular nutrient supply promotes vigorous growth
Pruning possible if necessary