Nymphaea gardneriana

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Entity overview

The entity profile pairs floating growth behavior with midground placement tags.

The taxonomy section places the plant within genus Nymphaea, family Nymphaeaceae, order Nymphaeales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Propagation context is limited to runners.

Color tags include red.

Usage tags are accent.

Care data interpretation

Care-related values include medium difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

Emersed growth is included as a possible growth mode.

Related calculator: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Parameter data for this plant includes temperature 24–28 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–10 °dKH, and CO2 20–40 mg/L.

Continue with: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Nutrient comparison is based on nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Check this next: Calculate nutrient dosing.

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Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
24–28 °C
Placement
midground
Growth type
floating
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Nymphaea

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