{"product_id":"nymphaea-lotus","title":"Nymphaea lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose how your Nymphaea lotus is supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb only:\u003c\/strong\u003e one dormant bulb without established leaves. Allow several weeks for growth to begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb with leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e one bulb already in active leaf growth. Supplied without a nursery pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted:\u003c\/strong\u003e one established plant supplied in a 5cm nursery pot. Remove the pot and growing medium carefully before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaf colour, size and growth vary naturally. Photos show typical examples rather than the exact plant supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNymphaea lotus (tiger lotus) is one of the most visually striking aquarium bulb plants, producing large, broad leaves with distinctive colouration that ranges from green with dark spots and mottling to deep red or purple depending on the variety. In an open-top aquarium the plant will eventually produce floating surface pads and flowers. As a submerged plant, regular trimming of any surface growth encourages a denser, more manageable spread of submerged leaves below the waterline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows in medium light without CO2 injection and does best in a nutrient-rich substrate. Nymphaea lotus is a vigorous grower that can dominate a tank if left unchecked — regular removal of surface leaves channels the plant's energy into submerged growth and keeps it proportionate. With management it is a spectacular background plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in substrate leaving the top third of the bulb exposed. Suited to aquariums of 100 litres and above as a focal point background plant where its large, bold leaves create maximum impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Bulb only","offer_id":40034706260049,"sku":"3816","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bulb with leaves","offer_id":58294273671550,"sku":"3816WL","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Potted","offer_id":58294273704318,"sku":"019","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/9308\/9617\/products\/NYMPHAEA-lotus-BULB.jpg?v=1701864402","url":"https:\/\/aquaessentials.co.uk\/products\/nymphaea-lotus","provider":"Aqua Essentials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}