🌺 Nymphaea Micrantha
Rare Tri-Color Dwarf Lotus • Aquarium Water Lily
Nymphaea micrantha is a beautiful and rare dwarf lotus prized for its unique tri-color foliage, displaying shades of green, bronze, red, and purple depending on lighting and nutrients. Native to tropical West Africa, this compact water lily makes an excellent centerpiece plant for planted aquariums without overwhelming smaller tanks.
With proper care, Nymphaea micrantha produces elegant submerged leaves and may send surface leaves if allowed, creating a natural and dynamic aquascape.
🌟 Key Features
- Scientific Name: Nymphaea micrantha
- Common Name: Dwarf Red Lotus, Tri-Color Lotus
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Placement: Mid-ground to Background
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Height: Approximately 8–16 inches
(can grow taller if floating leaves are not trimmed) - Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions
- Lighting: Medium to High (enhances red and bronze coloration)
- CO₂: Not Required
- Nutrient Substrate: Required (heavy root feeder)
- Water Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits
- Creates a bold, colorful focal point
- Adds texture and contrast among green plants
- Suitable for nature, Dutch, and showcase aquariums
- Can be maintained compact with regular trimming
📦 What You’ll Receive
A healthy, sprouted Nymphaea micrantha bulb with visible leaf growth, carefully selected and packed by Aquarium Plants Factory®.
⚠️ Important Note:
Nymphaea micrantha is a naturally small lotus species.
The bulb size is tiny by nature, especially compared to larger lotus varieties. This is normal and expected. Despite its small bulb size, the plant is fully viable and will grow and develop normally once planted in a nutrient-rich substrate.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Photos are for reference only. Color, leaf shape, and growth rate may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, and aquarium conditions. Some initial leaf melt is normal as the plant adapts to your tank. Trimming floating leaves will help encourage compact, submerged growth.
🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local and state regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.
Shipping Policy
At Aquarium Plants Factory, we carefully package and ship all orders to ensure plants and livestock arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Order Processing Time
Most orders are processed within 1–2 business days after payment is received.
Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed on the next business day.
Orders containing out-of-stock, pre-order, or backorder items may require additional handling time.
Once your order ships, tracking information will be sent to your email.
Shipping Schedule
Live Plants
Live plant orders ship Monday through Saturday when using United States Postal Service (USPS).
Most plant-only orders ship within 1–3 business days, excluding products that are out of stock, pre-order, or backorder.
Estimated USPS delivery time is 2–5 business days, depending on your location.
UPS Express Shipping
We offer the following UPS expedited shipping options:
UPS 2-Day Air®
Estimated delivery: 2 business days
Please note that UPS 2-Day Air® is not a guaranteed service in the event of carrier delays, weather disruptions, or operational issues.
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Estimated delivery: 1 business day
This service is guaranteed by UPS according to their service guarantee policies.
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To help ensure same-week delivery, please place UPS orders on or before Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time (PT).
Live Animals Shipping
Live animal orders ship Monday through Wednesday only.
This schedule ensures animals arrive within the same week and do not remain in transit over the weekend.
Handling time for live animal orders typically ranges from 1–5 business days, depending on:
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Weather conditions
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Livestock health
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Shipping destination
Tracking information will be emailed once the order has been shipped.
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We offer Free Shipping on eligible orders over $150 within the contiguous United States.
Estimated delivery time for free shipping orders is 2–5 business days.
If your order contains both live plants and live animals, the shipment may be combined and the appropriate shipping rate will be shown at checkout.
Free Shipping is not available for customers located in:
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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Customers in these locations must select Expedited or Express shipping options at checkout.
Delivery Time Estimates
Delivery times shown at checkout are estimates provided by the shipping carrier.
While we work hard to ship orders quickly, delivery times may vary due to factors outside of our control, including:
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Weather conditions
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High shipping volumes
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Transportation disruptions
Aquarium Plants Factory is not responsible for shipping delays caused by the carrier.
Delayed or Lost Packages
Occasionally, shipments may take longer than expected.
A package is considered lost only after 15 business days (approximately 3 weeks) from the ship date.
If a package is confirmed lost by the carrier, we may offer a 50/50 replacement, meaning:
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Aquarium Plants Factory covers 50% of the replacement cost
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The customer covers 50% plus shipping
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may not be eligible for a refund.
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If you need to cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
Orders can only be canceled before they have been shipped.
Once an order has been shipped, it can no longer be canceled.
Returns
Due to the sensitive nature of live goods, all sales are final.
We do not accept returns or exchanges for:
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For any shipping questions, please contact us before placing your order.
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WHAT WE GUARANTEE
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.
- Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com
- Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.
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.
WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE
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.
- Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
- We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
- We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
- Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.
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.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised this aquatic bulb for its vibrant, multi-colored leaves that make aquariums "stunning." Most reported healthy arrival with leaves sprouting quickly, though some noted initial melting. The delicate plant recovered well from shipping and produces new growth rapidly. A few mentioned bulbs were smaller than expected. Thrives with proper substrate and fertilization.
- It's been shooting out a new leaf every day
- My aquariums are stunning with these rare beauties
- Really recovered well from shipping and has already put out one new leaf
A
I was worried to spend almost $30 for a single plant in my nano tank (10 gallon). It's been planted for just over a week now and it has really recovered well from shipping and has already put out one new leaf and there is another starting. I did remove one melting leaf but was quite surprised at how well it handled shipping as the leaves are very delicate. It looks just like the photos.
A
This my third time ordering and they just keep getting better my aquariums are stunning 🤩 with these rare beauties
A
Absolutely love them I immediately ordered more
M
This is a nicely started young plant that came with several leaves. Definitely recommend. Very beautiful. Can't wait to see it as it establishes and matures. Will post an update later with mature pics.
D
The Nymphea arrived with small leaves already sprouting from the bulb, unfortunately they melted but new leaves sprung immediately. Planted in a tank with root tabs, co2 and doses with fertilizer. The growth and size of the multi colored leaves are very impressive. The colors really pop out even with tannins in the tank. The broad flat pads have been excellent for my Shrimp and Cory’s to graze on. Overall very happy.
B
I’ve nicknamed the plant Fruity Pebbles. :-). All of the bulbs I ordered came with leaves and have been thriving and growing. I have Fluval Stratum substrate and 6.5 pH.
J
Everything arrived well packaged and healthy! Thank you!
R
Very nice quality thank you !
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Nymphaea Micrantha
J
Nymphaea micrantha bulb received healthy with small leaves. Currently producing larger leave in my tank.
N
The bulb ordered was with leaves. It uarrived exactly as described, well packed and is doing well in my tank.
M
Melted a bit at first. Doing great now!!
J
Even though it's a delicate plant, it took right off and is growing very well.
E
Wonderfully Packaged came in with three small leaves. It’s been shooting out a new leaf every day
S
Although the bulbs are a little smaller than I expected, I'm very excited to have them and watch them grow
C
Came in very nice
T
Hello I was wondering if you have any pictures of this lily when it’s flowered?
Hi Ted! We don't have official bloom photos of this specific batch on hand, but Nymphaea Micrantha produces small, star-shaped flowers (usually white to pale pink) that typically float right at the surface once the plant is mature and settled in. It tends to bloom more reliably in a pond or brightly lit tank with stable warm water and nutrients - it can take some patience indoors, but many customers do get it to flower with time. Let us know if you have any other questions!
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