Such a striking plant, it's hard to believe it could be so easy to grow as well.

'Nymphaea zenkeri' grows multiple tiger-striped, arrowhead shaped leaves from it's bulb

Stunning, bright foliage just keeps putting out growth-- and it's so easy! No special lighting or co2 needed. This plant will do best in a nutrient-rich substrate. Supplement with root tabs for the best result!

Red Tiger Lotuses do get tall, and will grow right up at the surface, blocking light for its neighbors. Give it a light pruning so it doesn't starve out it's tankmates. Alternatively, shy, flitting little fish just love the cover it provides.

 One ~1" bulb. We try to send it sprouting so it's not a dud!

Growing requirements:

• 65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit
• Ph 6-8
• Low to Medium light intensity.
• Medium- quick growth speed

 Cassandra's Notes:

I ship these to you in their dormant phase; just a loose bulb. This is in order to keep the plant from expending its energy on new growth that would immediately melt off in its new environment. To break dormancy, simply place your bulb on the substrate wherever you'd like it to grow. (I'd suggest off near the background)

If you try to bury this bulb, it will quickly rot-- leading to heartbreak. Wherever you place this little plant, it will grow multiple roots that will anchor it into your tank, no worries. 

It should also start growing whitish 'fuzz' on the surface. These are harmless fungus and biofilms that are an integral part of a healthy aquarium. Your shrimp and fish (especially things like Otocinclus) will come running for that stuff!

As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!

I personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:
How to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely

All plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏

Thank you for looking, aqua friends! 💚

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