Aquarium plant

Nymphaea nouchali "Sri Lanka"

Midground, BackgroundFloating plant

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Plant overview

Nymphaea nouchali "Sri Lanka" grows as a floating plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 24–28 °C, pH 5–8, KH 2–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
24–28 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Seeds

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Nymphaea

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FAQ

Where should Nymphaea nouchali "Sri Lanka" be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Nymphaea nouchali "Sri Lanka" need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Nymphaea nouchali "Sri Lanka"?

Temperature: 24–28 °C.