Nymphaea lotus with leaves Potted (Tiger Lotus)
Model:019
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Quick Facts
Rating: Easy
Origin: Africa
Common name: Tiger Lotus
Position in Aquarium: Mid/background
Growth Rate: Fast
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Plant Sizes
The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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If you choose Express Delivery, we will replace any plants that are damaged due to delays. Express Delivery is a fast, trackable, and reliable option with a one hour delivery window. It also ensures that the plants will arrive in the same condition as when they left our facility. If you choose a different postage option, such as Tracked 24 or Tracked 48, you will not be covered for any damages due to delays and will assume the risk yourself if the plants do not arrive in good condition. Express Delivery includes an insurance policy, which may cost more but provides added peace of mind.
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A beautiful and very varied species from West Africa with leaves of green to red-brown and varying numbers of purple spots. Can grow from 20-80 cm tall. Before forming floating leaves Nymphaea lotus (zenkeri) forms many underwater leaves. If you don't want floating leaves, prune the roots and leaves. The beautiful, aromatic flowers can be fully appreciated in open aquariums. A nutritious bottom encourages growth. Often available in a red and a green variety. Recommended as a solitary plant for large aquariums.
Please note this plant can vary in size from the above picture depending on what we are sent from Tropica, if you are size sensitive please contact us before purchasing so we can advise you.
Here's a few tips about this plant that are worth mentioning.
1. Lots of colour
Red plants are popular in the hobby because they break up the sea of green that we see so much of. Use red plants in groups to create focal points and consider positioning them around wood or rock for a stylish look.
2. Red plants need more light
Red plants get their colour from light intensity. The reason they arrive with lovely colours is because they're grown in greenhouses that have access to lots of natural light. This means they grow fast, and colourful. If you don't have lots of light (and these plants really like pink light), colour can be less along with speed of growth.
3. Don't forget to trim
Most red plants are stems and this means they generally grow quite fast. It's important to trim stem plants regularly and don't be concerned when trimming 50% each time. This allows the plant to retain their colours and stay bushy. If you let them grow too big, they'll drop their lower leaves and concentrate on their top section (resembling a forest canopy) which you don't want.
Guarantees
Time will tell if it survives my giant snail... in retrospect I probably should have researched 'not a snail's favourite snack' plants...
This has been delivered to the wrong address, and I don't know where.
Plants arrive in great condition. All plants were bigger than what I expected. There was no dead leaves or pests and all great colour.
Excellent quality, very healthy, and arrived with 6-7 massive leaves. Taking over my tank already, and it has only been a week!
Ordered a selection of aquatic plants from aquaessentials and they were all in great condition and will be using again
Plants arrived in good shape settled in tank now growing up
Fantastic plant arrived in fabulous condition and as you can see amazing growth already after 20 days aqua essentials are number one for aquarium plants
As usual another excellent plant from A E.It arrived quickly and in great condition with several leaves and within a week had sent out new leaves and looks fantastic in my aquarium.Highly recommend.
As usual another excellent plant from A E.It arrived quickly and in great condition with several leaves and within a week had sent out new leaves and looks fantastic in my aquarium.Highly recommend.
This is a wonderfully fast growing plant, ideal for a newly planted tank. It arrived with a few small limp leaves but within two days it had perked up and I could see new shoots. After only two weeks it has grown so big that I even trimmed one leaf which had grown to more than three inches long and wide. I swear you can see it growing as you watch! The under side of the leaves are a lovely iridescent pink, it is really stunning.
We're environmentally friendly
1. Sustainable Packaging
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Your plants will be wrapped with recyclable Honey Comb wrap - sounds cool because it is :). It interlocks which means we don't need to use tape either, reducing our impact on the environment.
Not only is delivery fast with DPD Express but it's also green as they offset all the carbon their vehicles produce. Guilt free delivery which we're very proud of...
We guarantee you'll be happy with your order. But if you're not, please contact us so we can resolve. We are 100% here to help and will always do our best to resolve any issues - that's a promise.
