Nymphaea lotus 'red'

Nymphaea lotus L.

Nymphaea lotus 'red' is a floating plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundFloating plant
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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height7.9–11.8" (20–30 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
59–86°F (15–30°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
7.9–11.8" (20–30 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
59–86°F (15–30°C)
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Runners
Color
Red

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Botanical name
Nymphaea lotus L.

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