Nymphaea lotus
COMMON NAME:
Tiger Lotus
SYN:
None
FAMILY:
Nymphaeaceae
RANGE:
East Africa; Southeast Asia
AQUASCAPE:
specimen plant
HEIGHT:
To 18" (45 cm)
AH:
From 16" (40 cm)
WATER:
bright
LIGHT:
pH: 5.5-7.2; 3-12; 72-82°F (22-28°C)
SUBSTRATE:
plain gravel
P:
Seeds, runners
REMARKS:
Usually purchased as a tuber which can be planted in the gravel. There are different forms including deep red.
DC:
4
