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Nymphaea lotus Potted

Dramatic spotted lily-pad leaves on an easy Nymphaea lotus tiger lotus plant

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Quick Facts

Common name: Tiger Lotus

Origin: Africa

Position in Aquarium: Mid/background

Grows up to (cm): 80 cm

Pot Size: 5 cm

Growth rate: Fast

Description

Nymphaea lotus, the tiger lotus, is a spectacular bulb plant from Africa and Southeast Asia producing large, round to slightly wavy lily-pad-style leaves in deep green or red-brown depending on the form, often with distinctive dark spotting that gives the plant its common name. It is a dramatic and visually imposing background plant capable of producing very large leaves that spread across the upper section of the aquarium.

It is a remarkably easy plant for its size and visual impact. Growing from a bulb, it tolerates low light and grows without CO2 injection, drawing much of its nutrition from the substrate and water column. It is a fast grower when established, so regular removal of the tallest leaves that reach the surface is recommended to maintain the desired aquarium appearance and prevent it from blocking light to lower plants.

Supplied as an established potted plant, Nymphaea lotus suits aquariums from 80 litres upward. Its bold, dramatic leaves and easy care make it a striking background feature plant for community aquariums, biotope set-ups, and low-tech planted tanks where a large, visually impressive species is needed.

Plant Sizes

You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

Shipping

Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.

Nymphaea lotus with leaves Potted (Tiger Lotus) Tropica
Nymphaea lotus with leaves Potted (Tiger Lotus) Tropica
Nymphaea lotus with leaves Potted (Tiger Lotus) Tropica
Nymphaea lotus with leaves Potted (Tiger Lotus) Tropica
Nymphaea lotus with leaves Potted (Tiger Lotus) Tropica
Nymphaea lotus Potted

Customers praised this aquatic lotus for its healthy arrival with established roots and vibrant red leaves. "Excellent quality, very healthy" with rapid growth - many noted new leaves within days. Some concerns about damaged leaves during shipping, though most arrived in great condition. Fast-growing, provides excellent tank coverage, though occasional delivery issues reported.

  • Excellent quality, very healthy, arrived with 6-7 massive leaves
  • Beautiful plant! Such a deep red colour and gives such a statement in the tank
  • Wonderfully fast growing plant, ideal for a newly planted tank
  • 5 stars: 23 (82%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (4%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (7%)
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Jordan E.
Fit:
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Very good
Lovely plant

Lovely plant. Arrived well packaged. Alot bigger than I thought it would be with 4 or 5 nice big leaves. Its been in my tank for 2 weeks and has already given three new red leaves. Very happy with my purchase

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Phillip B. (Worcester, GB)
Fit:
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Lovely lotus about 8” high with good roots

Lovely healthy lotus about 8” high with good roots. Plenty of leave and after a week or so of being in the tank it’s kicking out new growth. Great quality and service from AquaEssentials as usual.

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Natalya s. (Croydon, GB)
Best purchase!!!! Definitely worth it

Beautiful plant ! Such a deep red colour and gives such a statement in the tank ! The fish love their new addition too
I always get such healthy plants from here !

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Glen C. (Haywards Heath, GB)

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

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Anonymous (Gloucester, GB)
Top Quality Lily

Top Quality Lily A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.

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Robert W.

Next day delivery. Very well packaged

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Stewart B. (Sandhurst, GB)
Good size quality

Good size quality plant

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Stewart

Good size looks healthy

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J.B.

Healthy looking plant. Doing well

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Roslyn C. (Bristol, GB)
Really good sized plant and healthy roots

Time will tell if it survives my giant snail... in retrospect I probably should have researched 'not a snail's favourite snack' plants...

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Richard

This has been delivered to the wrong address, and I don't know where.

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lynden b. (Ilford, GB)
Great quality plants

Plants arrive in great condition. All plants were bigger than what I expected. There was no dead leaves or pests and all great colour.

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Joshua v.E.
Beautiful, 6-7 leaves and flourishing

Excellent quality, very healthy, and arrived with 6-7 massive leaves. Taking over my tank already, and it has only been a week!

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William M. (Partridge Green, GB)
Excellent

Ordered a selection of aquatic plants from aquaessentials and they were all in great condition and will be using again

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PHILLIP H. (Bournemouth, GB)
Fishtail

Plants arrived in good shape settled in tank now growing up

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ian d.
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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.

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Marcia H.
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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.

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robin h.
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Unfortunately the leaves to this plant were rotted and black slime... Not a good traveller... Im hoping the bulb might re sprout.

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Tanya J.
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Arrived quicker than stated, and was well packaged protecting the plants. I am very pleased with the plants, they had a good established root system and the leaves were healthy and unmanaged from the transit. I can’t fault this company and their plants

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Simon B.
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Delivered on time and in good condition, been in aquarium just over two weeks and growing well......... A+

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Sue B.
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This plant looks amazing in my tank. Quick delivery, carefully packaged so in a few weeks it’s leaves has doubled. First class addition to my plant collection

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Stephen W.
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Unfortunately my bulb arrived with The leaves broken off but Aqua Essentials did refund credit note.

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Talia R.R.
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Bought this plant just over two weeks ago, it arrived in good condition, and it has sprouted loads of new leaves since then and now has its first surface leaf.

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James C.
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this plant is great at providing cover for my fish to get out of the lights and adds a great color change to an other wise green tank the leave are growing really fast too and its tough to keep on top of them as a mid ground plant

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Andrew C.
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Love this plant, once its rooted itself nicely it will grow like crazy. If you keep cutting the long stems down it will grow nice and dense at the bottom.

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Rhona P.
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What a lovely plant, where to begin, the leaves were lovely reddish and looked like freckled arrowheads as more and more have appeared and it's first proper surface lily pad has finally opened up giving a corner of my aquarium a shaded area and the cherry shrimp love to shin up and down the delicate looking,whip like stems. I love this fascinating plant if I had room I would have another. It's easy to look after, easy to grow, and fascinating thank you AE you guys are fantastic as usual.

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Mohamed M.
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I have had several bad experiences with this plant, which I bought In the past from my LFS, I decided to purchase this one and I listened to Dr Richards advice on how to handle and plant it, I now have a wonderful Lilly pad almost reaching the surface of the aquarium. Thank you again A E Team

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Joan M.
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This is a most beautiful plant It looks wonderful in my aquarium I would recommend it to anyone who wants something different. All the plants I ordered arrived very quickly and were well wrapped so they wouldn't get damaged

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Laks

Do the tiger lily have any possibility of having snails on them?

An H.

Hi, i fully checked the plant first and gently washed it before popping in my main tank

Aqua Essentials

Yes as it's only grown under water and chemicals are never used

Brian W.

No snails, but the smallest plant I've ever seen. It's just started getting little leaves, so it's survived

An H.

I thoroughly check every plant and pop them into quarantine before adding to any of my tanks. I have used aqua essentials for a long time now, had more plants than i care to admit but i always return because of high quality plants and never had any snails

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Does Nymphaea lotus need CO2?

No. Tiger lotus is an easy and adaptable plant that grows well without CO2 injection, even in low light. It is a good choice for low-tech planted aquariums.

Will it take over the aquarium?

If leaves are allowed to reach the surface they can spread across the top of the water and shade lower plants. Regular removal of the tallest leaves keeps the plant manageable.

What colours does it come in?

Tiger lotus typically comes in green or red-brown forms, both with distinctive dark spotting on the leaves. The red form develops more pigmentation under brighter light.

How do I care for the bulb?

Do not bury the bulb deeply — set it on or just below the substrate surface. The roots and leaves will develop naturally from the bulb once it is settled.

Is it suitable for community tanks?

Yes. Tiger lotus is safe with all fish and invertebrates, and its large leaves provide excellent shelter for fish and fry.