Nymphaea lotus 'Red' (Dwarf Water Lily) — Vibrant Beauty for Your Aquarium or Pond
Bring a stunning splash of color and natural elegance to your aquarium or pond with the Nymphaea lotus 'Red', also known as Nymphaea stellata or Nymphaea rubra. Popularly referred to as the Dwarf Water Lily in the aquarium hobby, this aquatic plant is prized for its rich, vibrant red hues and lush, broad leaves that add a captivating, tropical feel to any water feature.
Key Features & Benefits:
Brilliant Red Foliage: Produces striking red leaves and occasional breathtaking surface blooms under optimal conditions.
Beginner-Friendly: Ideal for aquarists of all experience levels—easy to grow and maintain with minimal care.
High Growth Rate: Our premium, fresh bulbs are selected for their superior vitality, ensuring rapid establishment and robust development.
Versatile Usage: Perfect for freshwater aquariums, ponds, or aquascapes seeking a focal centerpiece or lush background.
Natural Shade Provider: Creates shaded areas for fish, offering shelter and reducing light exposure to control algae naturally.
Propagation & Care Tips:
Planting: Place the bulb halfway into the substrate; new growth will emerge from the bulb.
Lighting: Thrives under moderate to high lighting; stronger light promotes deeper red coloration.
Water Parameters: Prefers temperatures between 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C) and a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.5).
Maintenance: Trim leaves that reach the surface if a compact growth form is desired, or allow full development for a stunning flowering display.
Why Choose Nymphaea lotus 'Red'?
This plant not only enhances the beauty of your aquarium or pond but also improves the environment for your aquatic inhabitants. Its large leaves provide essential shade, helping fish feel secure and minimizing stress, while naturally aiding in algae control. With its ease of growth and dazzling visual impact, the Dwarf Water Lily is a must-have for anyone looking to create a vibrant, thriving aquatic paradise.
Enhance your aquatic environment with the beauty and resilience of Nymphaea lotus 'Red'. Order now and enjoy the stunning transformation of your aquarium or pond!
Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged, or submerge.
Scientific Name |
Nymphaea lotus 'Red' |
Synonyms |
Nymphaea Stellata, Nymphaea Rubra |
Common Name |
Dwarf Water Lily |
Plant Type |
Bulb, Tubers |
Placement |
Attachable to Driftwood, Stone, or Decor |
CO2 |
Not Required |
Growth Rates |
Fast |
Difficulty Level |
Easy |
Nutrient Substrate |
Required |
Can it grow emerged? |
No |
Lighting Requirements |
Medium - High |
Return Policy: All sales are final
24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.
Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.
It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.
Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
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