Tiger Lotus

🌿 Plant Profile: Tiger Lotus

• Scientific Name: Nymphaea zenkeri
• Common Name: Tiger Lotus, Red Tiger Lotus
• Origin: West Africa
• Height: 15 – 50 cm
• pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Care: Easy to Moderate
• Light: Medium to High
• CO₂: Not essential but promotes better growth
• Propagation: Bulb division or from adventitious shoots
• Growth Rate: Fast

✅ Quick Notes:

• Tiger Lotus is known for its broad, reddish-green leaves with tiger-like mottled patterns.
• It may send floating leaves to the surface—these can be trimmed to encourage compact growth.
• Plant the bulb partially in the substrate; never bury it entirely.
• Can become a focal point in aquascapes due to its vibrant color and unique leaf shape.
• Benefits from root tabs or nutrient-rich substrate for strong bulb development.