Nymphea Rubra

[Canacullus]

Common Name: Red Water Lily
Latin Name: Nymphaea Rubra
Family Name: Nymphaeaceae

Plant Form: Rosette
Sold as: wet bulb, sprouted bulb w/ out leaves, sprouted bulb w/ leaves.

Placement: Midground-background
Max Size: Will grow to the top of the tank. No max size.
Plant Location: SrI Lanka
Flowers: Red water lily flowers.
Propagation: Runners.
Growth Rate: moderate-fast

True Aquatic: Yes

pH: 6.2-7.2
Supplements: micros. Some macros.
Lighting: moderate-high

Care Level: Easy
Good for Beginners: Yes

 

[angelcraze]

Don't know plant location, but I always thought red lotus was native to African tropics. I see both when I google. I added red lotus to my african scape, so I hope it's an african plant ha!