Nymphaea rudgeana

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Entity overview

The profile combines floating growth behavior with midground placement tags.

The classification fields place it in genus Nymphaea, family Nymphaeaceae, order Nymphaeales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Propagation information includes runners.

Care data interpretation

The care profile is centered on easy difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

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Water parameter context

Aquarium parameters listed here include temperature 23–29 °C, pH 6–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, and CO2 10–40 mg/L.

Check this next: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Nutrient-related values in this profile include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

For this profile: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
23–29 °C
Placement
midground
Growth type
floating
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 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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