Red tiger lotus (Nymphaea zenkeri)is a flowering plant of the Nymphaeaceae family which is native to Southeast Asia and West tropical regions of Africa. This species is also known as tiger lotus or Nymphaea lotus. Red Tiger Lotus have beautiful and charming arrow-shaped or heart-shaped red leaves, these red leaves can develop striped variegation under intense lighting conditions.
They will extend arrow-shaped lily pads to the surface of the water, producing blue or white flowers; it is these flowers that when they wilt, the fruit bears seeds that serve as a propagative means of the tiger lotus.
The seeds develop into bulbs which roots in the substrate and growth of a new plant begins. Note: The blossoms are usually white, but due to selective breeding and hybridisation, there are varieties that will produce blue or red flowers.
The height of the tiger lotus ranges from 15 – 60+ cm (~5 – 25+ inches) and can grow taller under optimal conditions. Red tiger lotus exhibits a fast growth rate pattern, with its strong root system that spreads all over the tank if they are not properly contained.
Plant Supplied may vary in sizes of 3-5 leaves, 25-30+cm tall (plants may also be shorter then specified but have more/and/or larger leaves)
WE ONLY SHIP LIVE PLANTS ON TUESDAY (WEDNESDAY ALSO FOR LOCAL CUSTOMERS) TO AVOID ISSUES WITH PLANTS BEING HELD OVER THE WEEK-END. WE ALSO CANNOT OFFER ANY LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE DUE TO UNFORSEEN COURIER DELAYS. HOWEVER, ALL OF OUR PLANTS ARE PAKCED IN ESKYS OR INSULATING FOIL TO KEEP THE TEMPERATURE STABLE AND CAN LAST FOR SEVERAL DAYS LIKE THIS.
IMPORTANT... DUE TO QUARANTINE RESTRICTIONS, WE CANNOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS TO THE FOLLOWING STATES, NORTHERN TERRITORY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA & TASMANIA.
