• Nymphaea stellata Bulb - Aqua Essentials
  • Nymphaea stellata Bulb - Aqua Essentials
  • Nymphaea stellata Bulb - Aqua Essentials
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Nymphea stellata Bulb

Star lotus bulb — tropical water lily with star-shaped flowers

£6.99
£6.99

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    Description

    Nymphaea stellata (star lotus) is a tropical water lily producing leaves that range from plain green to deep red, purple, or heavily mottled depending on the cultivar. In an open-top aquarium the plant will eventually grow surface-reaching pads and produce small, attractive star-shaped flowers. As a purely submerged plant, surface leaves can be trimmed to encourage a denser spread of larger submerged leaves below the waterline.

    It grows in medium light without CO2 injection and does best in a nutrient-rich substrate. It is a vigorous grower in ideal conditions and can fill the background of a large aquarium substantially. Regular removal of surface leaves is recommended to control spread and keep the plant in proportion with the rest of the tank.

    Supplied as a dormant bulb. Plant in substrate leaving the top third of the bulb above the surface. Allow several weeks for growth to begin from dormancy. Suited to aquariums of 100 litres and above where there is room for its eventual background spread.
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    Nymphaea stellata Bulb - Aqua Essentials
    Nymphaea stellata Bulb - Aqua Essentials

    Customers praised these large, healthy bulbs for rapid growth, with many reporting visible shoots within days. "Big beautiful bulbs like the old days," one shopper noted. Most experienced excellent growth patterns and attractive leaves. However, some customers reported inconsistent germination, with a few bulbs showing no growth initially while others thrived spectacularly.

    • Could literally see it starting to grow in the first day. Excellent product!!
    • This plant is like a rocket! Amazing growth, around 7 stems and three leaves only 3 days later!
    • Perfect bulb. Just the right size, it is a joy to watch grow!
    • 5 stars: 28 (85%)
    • 4 stars: 3 (9%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Stephen B. (Ashford, GB)
    plants

    excellent service

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    Jackie D.(. (Fakenham, GB)
    Big is best

    When it comes to bulbs it sure is.
    Easy to plant Easy to see not pea sized piddly little things that float away and get lost in your tank forever😩 None of this just Big beautiful bulbs like the old days. Excellent value and service. Highly recommend😀👍

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    Matthew

    Grown massive

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    ian w.(. (Cardiff, GB)
    Service good, plant not so good

    Arrived quick but so far nothing has happened. No shoots no roots no nothing at all. Another one i bought however has sent out 3 inches of shoots so now the tank is a bit wonky looking.

    Just like garden bulbs, they have a dormant period depending on when they have been harvested and where they have been harvested in the world. Most bulbs arrive with us having no sprouts so we cannot provide timescales as to when they will 'pop' but know that they always do eventually as long as they've been planted correctly (i.e. half in half out of substrate). Hope this helps to explain.

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    Mark

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    Joshua v.
    Review

    Perfect bulb. Just the right size, and had a couple of tiny shoots and one leaf so I knew it was alive and kicking. It is a joy to watch grow!

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    Alex K.
    Review

    Of the 2 I bought 1 has shown a couple of tiny leaves, but that's all. However the other has grown in spectacular style! Lovely leaves at substrate level, and several on the surface

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    Yuriy S.
    Review

    I received the bulb in almost exact conditions as per the image in the online store. I had to place the bulb in a bucket with a fresh water as my new tank was not yet ready. To my surprise the bulb started producing roots and new leaves while in the backet. Once placed in the tank it continued a healthy grows pattern. Now the bulb is rooted nicely and I have a beautiful view with quite a good number of leaves that grew and stayed close to the bulb with constant emerging of new shoots that quickly reach the top of my tank (i keep trimming them from time to time). Very happy with my purchase.

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    Caroline E.
    Review

    Large bulb, can see tiny new leaves beginning to appear.

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    Customer
    Review

    Already sprouted leaves.

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    Mark D.
    Review

    Nothing happened for the first 3-4 weeks. There’s about 6 small strands coming from it now, about 6mm long & the width of a hair, so I live in hope!

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    Andrew W.
    Review

    Arrived quickly and well packed. Already had leaves and roots. Now growing new leaves. Recommended.

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    Paul C.
    Review

    The bulb came in top condition. I popped it into the tank and could literally see it starting to grow in the first day. Excellent product!!

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    Paul D.
    Review

    Arrived well packaged and placed into new larger aquarium, so far growing really well. Very pleased.

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    RAJU K.
    Review

    Very happy with my purchase. The bulb plant came with leaf growth and was healthy. The bulb is growing already in my aquarium. Highly recommended and will buy again from seller again. Thank you.

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    Mary P.
    Review

    Arrived with two tiiiiiiny leaves. Every time I look in the tank it's gotten bigger. Seems to be all right in a small tank of 20 litres, I guess time will tell.

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    Gordon J.
    Review

    Great bulbs started growing straight away, whould buy again.

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    JULIE W.
    Review

    I just placed this in the aquarium and within a couple of days it has sprouted a leaf. Really can't wait to see the flower.

    Many thanks to Aquaessentials, I just can't fault them.

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    Louise J.
    Review

    Very pleased with bulb it arrived with single sprout and has now got 5 healthy base leaves and 3 lily pads

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    Brian M.
    Review

    I bought a bulb a month ago it\'s now covering half the water surface, it looks great.

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    richard f.
    Review

    Bulb I received was a little small but now showing signs of life.
    Delivery was as usual very fast and packing first class.

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    Keith A.
    Review

    it bean in my tank for a week and it has started to grow already very happy

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    Amanda H.
    Review

    Huge bulb!. Should make a lovely plant

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    Amanda H.
    Review

    Huge bulb

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    Ehud C.
    Review

    WoW! Huge bulb, great plant!

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    Ian S.
    Review

    Very quick delivery service. Bulb arrived with signs of new growth. Very attractive plant. Ian Sapstead.

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    Andy W.
    Review

    Excellent bulb. Arrived on time. not too inspiring on 1st inspection. 7 cm long and 2.5 cm in diameter. had a few small new shoots. laid it on the sand substrate and just pushed it down about 1cm. after a few days noticed a few larger shoots. Now its 2.5 weeks later the growth at the bulbs is superb and it has sent out 4 pads to the surface. No mean feat as the aquarium is 1 metre deep. Brilliant!!
    AE does it again.

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    Martyn G.
    Review

    This plant is like a rocket! Amazing growth, came with just 3 half inch stems popping out the top. Now it's has around 7 and three leaves only 3 days later! Brilliant item and looks great

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    Simon R.
    Review

    Arrived looking like a mini golf ball with 3 little leaves poking out the top. I planted it with the leaves just showing above the substrate. Within a week 4 new leaves emerged whilst the 3 little leaves began to grow. Six weeks later I have 9 leaves on the surface and 4 large pink leaves underwater with lots of smaller ones. It appears to be doing very well and my dwarf puffers love it for cover.

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    Meena S.
    Review

    I love this bulb and grows very quickly. Looks stunning in the tank. Stems grow long and massive leaves at the top and bottom of stem. If you want something different in your aquarium this is a must.

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    Mariusz M.
    Review

    Arrived quickly, really carefully packaged,healthy plants and in prime condition. The bulb comes with the small plant attached and has already put out 5 new leaves since receiving it last week.

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    Patrik E.
    Review

    One of the most beutiful bulbs, want alot of light,and iron, needs restingtime in humid turf 2 - 3 month 8 - 10 Celsius.
    Bulbs love API First Layer Pure Laterite if you want great bulps this is a have to.

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    Sandy M.
    Review

    Another slow grower, but pleased with its progress. Full details of my way of growing under the Lotus bulb purchased at the same time. At the moment my tanks are a picture with all plants thriving.

    Common Questions

    How do I plant the bulb?

    Plant in substrate leaving the top third of the bulb above the surface. Never bury it completely.

    How long before it grows after planting?

    Allow several weeks for the bulb to come out of dormancy and begin producing leaves.

    Will it reach the surface and flower?

    In an open-top tank, yes — it will eventually produce surface pads and small star-shaped flowers. Trim surface leaves if you want to keep it submerged.

    Does it need CO2?

    Not required. Medium light and a nutrient-rich substrate are the main factors.

    What tank size does it suit?

    100 litres and above — it is a large background plant that needs room to spread.