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PLANT OVERVIEW
About Red Tiger Lotus
A stunning bulb plant with broad, red, mottled leaves.
The Red Tiger Lotus is a spectacular centerpiece. If left untrimmed, it will send lily pads to the surface and may bloom.
Midground · Beginner friendly
Red Tiger Lotus
Nymphaea lotus
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DIFFICULTY
Easy–Moderate
A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.
LIGHT
Moderate
Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.
CO₂
Recommended
Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.
GROWTH
Fast
High trimming needs.
CARE PROFILE
What this plant needs.
The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.
TANK FIT
Placement + size
Primary placementMidground
Typical height8–24 in
Typical width12 in
Suggested minimum tank20 gal
Suggested tank height26 in+
LIGHT + CO₂
Energy demand
Ideal lightModerate
Photoperiod range8–12 hr
Approx. PAR20–80
Injected CO₂Recommended
CO₂ benefitModerate
NUTRITION
Where it feeds
Root feedingVery High
Water-column feedingLow
Overall fertilizer demandHigh
Iron demandModerate
MicronutrientsLow
WATER
Useful parameter range
Temperature72–82°F
pH6–7.5
GH2–12 dGH
KH2–10 dKH
How to plant it.
Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate
Leave half the bulb exposed.
What to expect after planting.
Propagation
Seeds/Runners
Acclimation
May go dormant.
What usually goes wrong.
Shades out other plants if allowed to reach surface.
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