Description
The red tiger lotus (Nymphaea lotus) is an aquatic lily known for its striking, red, oval, and mottled leaves that resemble tiger stripes, though its features can vary with lighting and nutrients
Key Characteristics
Bulb Plant: It starts as a bulb.
Two Leaf Types: It can produce either fully submersed leaves or floating leaves, depending on conditions and care.
Mottled Red Leaves: The most distinctive feature is its large, oval or heart-shaped leaves, which are often deep red with dark, irregular patterns or mottling, giving it the “tiger” name.
Size: It’s a medium to large plant, best used as a solitary feature in a large aquarium, as its leaves can grow large and cast significant shade.
Fast Grower: In appropriate conditions, it can grow quickly and generate new leaves.
Care and Requirements
Lighting:
It requires moderate to high lighting to develop its vibrant red colour and striking patterns.
Substrate:
A nutrient-rich substrate or root tabs are essential to provide the plant with the necessary nutrients for growth.
Dormancy:
The plant may enter a dormant period where all its leaves die back, leaving only the bulb.
Visual Impact
Feature Plant:
The red tiger lotus is a popular and striking centrepiece plant, perfect for adding a significant visual impact to an aquascape.
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