Detailed Information About the Red Tiger Lotus Aquarium Plant

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Brief Overview

Tiger Lotus comes in both a Red and a Green Variety. Like Anubias it is a fantastic and hearty plant to start out with. Special care should be taken when introducing a new plant into your fish tank and Tiger Lotus is no exception. We cover such precautions below. In good light and condition your Tiger Lotus will thrive and grows very well. Some good Aquarium Plants to compliment the Green Tiger Lotus are the Green Tiger Lotus, Sword Plant, or some beautiful Dwarf Hairgrass.

Detailed Wikipedia Information

Nymphaea lotus, the Tiger Lotus or Egyptian White Water-lily, is a flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae that grows in various parts of East Africa and Southeast Asia. It is known to flower at night and close in the morning and remains of the flower have been found in the burial tomb of Ramesses II.
This species of water lily has lily pads which float on the water, and blossoms which rise above the water.

The ancient Egyptians believed that the lotus flower gave them strength and power.

Physical description

In the Aquarium the Tiger Lotus will grow anywhere from 8" to 16" high depending on how large your tank is, and how much room they have and, of course, how much you trim them. After a certain height the leaves will sag down and arch their stems toward the ground. The leaves themselves are spear shaped and very wide to maximize light exposure. The Green Tiger Lotus is a bright grass geen, while the red has a reddish color that sort of bleeds through the leaves. Red Tiger Lotus is a fantastic way to add some contrasting color to your Aquarium Foliage. Red and Green Tiger Lotus together will compliment any arrangement.

In the aquarium

Nymphaea lotus is often used as an aquarium plant. Sometimes it is grown for its flowers, while other aquarists prefer to trim the lily pads, and just have the underwater foliage. Certain steps should be taken when introducing a new plant into your aquarium. First be certain to rinse it thoroughly in cold tap water and be sure to inspect it VERY WELL for rogue snails that will be come a BIG problem later. Pull all dead leaves off of the plant. Even if a leaf is only partially dead, clip it. Leaving only the healthiest of leaves on the plant will allow it to focus its energy on the strongest leaves, which will definitely benefit it in the long run. Next be sure you place it in your aquarium where it is sure to get plenty of light. Take these steps and your Tiger Lotus is sure to thrive.

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