tiger lily aquatic plant Tiger Lotus Red (Nymphaea Zenkeri)

tiger lily aquatic plant Tiger Lotus Red (Nymphaea Zenkeri)Tiger Lotus Red (Nymphaea zenkeri) is the drama queen of planted tanksin the best way possible. With broad, reddish leaves marbled in darker stripes and occasional surface reaching lily pads, this plant steals the spotlight. It grows from a bulb and can be trimmed to stay bushy or encouraged to send floating leaves upward for a wild, jungle look. A fast grower under high light, the Tiger Lotus adds depth, bold color, and a bit of theatrical flair to

Tiger Lotus Red (Nymphaea zenkeri) is the drama queen of planted tanks—in the best way possible. With broad, reddish leaves marbled in darker stripes and occasional surface-reaching lily pads, this plant steals the spotlight. It grows from a bulb and can be trimmed to stay bushy or encouraged to send floating leaves upward for a wild, jungle look.

A fast grower under high light, the Tiger Lotus adds depth, bold color, and a bit of theatrical flair to your aquascape. Perfect for centerpieces or background accents in larger tanks.

Care and Planting Directions

Plant the bulb halfway into nutrient-rich substrate—don’t bury it completely. Provide medium to high light to encourage red coloration, and trim surface leaves to keep growth compact if desired. CO₂ and root tabs will boost color and speed, but aren’t strictly necessary. It’s a low-maintenance beauty once established.

Specs

Name: Nymphaea zenkeri
Common Name: Tiger Lotus Red
Difficulty: Easy to Medium
Light: Medium to High
CO₂: Not required (Optional for color and growth)
Height: 8–20 inches
Substrate: Required (plant bulb halfway into substrate)
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Propagation: Bulb division / Offshoots
Aquarium Placement: Midground / Background