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Here are complete details about the Red Lily aquarium plant, a beautiful and popular bulb plant often used as a centerpiece in freshwater planted tanks:
🌿 Red Lily – Overview
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Common Name: Red Tiger Lotus, Red Lily
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Scientific Name: Nymphaea zenkeri
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Family: Nymphaeaceae
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Origin: West Africa (especially Cameroon and surrounding regions)
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Type: Bulb plant (true aquatic lily)
📏 Physical Characteristics
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Height | 20 – 50 cm (can grow even taller with floating leaves) |
| Width | 15 – 30 cm spread |
| Leaf Color | Reddish-brown to deep red with marbled green or purple spots |
| Leaf Shape | Heart- or oval-shaped; some submerged, others float |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
💡 Lighting Requirements
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Light Level | Medium to High |
| Ideal | Strong lighting enhances red coloration |
| Effect | Low light = more green leaves; High light = deep red tones |
💧 Water Parameters
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F) |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard (3 – 12 dGH) |
| CO₂ | Not required but beneficial for faster, richer growth |
🌱 Planting & Placement
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Tank Position: Midground or background
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Planting Method: Do not bury the bulb completely—leave the top half exposed above the substrate
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Substrate: Nutrient-rich preferred (aqua soil or gravel with root tabs)
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Floating Leaves: May produce lily pads; can be trimmed to encourage compact underwater growth
🔁 Propagation
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| By Bulb | New bulbs form from the base or offshoots |
| How to Replant | Let new bulbs detach naturally or gently separate and replant |
| Flowering | Can bloom with small purple or white flowers if floating leaves are allowed to mature and reach the surface |
🧪 Fertilization & CO₂
| Element | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Tabs | Highly recommended – heavy root feeder |
| Liquid Fertilizer | Supports overall coloration and growth |
| CO₂ Injection | Optional – boosts growth, especially under high light |
🐠 Tank Compatibility
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Fish Compatibility: Safe with most fish, including tetras, barbs, gouramis, bettas
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Shrimp-Friendly: Yes – large leaves offer great hiding spots
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Avoid With: Large herbivores like goldfish and silver dollars (may nibble leaves)
🎨 Aquascaping Use
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Works best as a focal point plant in mid or back of the tank
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Adds color contrast in green-themed or nature-style tanks
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Ideal for Dutch-style and low-maintenance setups
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Can be combined with carpeting plants like dwarf hairgrass for contrast
⚠️ Care Tips
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Trim floating leaves if you want to encourage shorter, submerged leaf growth
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Bulbs may go dormant; don’t discard if it stops growing—wait and it may regrow
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Avoid planting the bulb too deep—bulb rot is a common mistake
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Remove yellowing or old leaves to prevent algae buildup
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Leaves may get algae if lighting is too high without balancing nutrients
✅ Advantages
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Stunning red to maroon color – adds a dramatic accent
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Easy to grow and low-maintenance once established
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Grows well even in low-tech tanks
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Natural shelter and spawning site for fish
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May flower in mature tanks
❌ Challenges
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Can dominate smaller tanks with large leaves
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May need regular pruning to control floating pads
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Sensitive to bulb planting depth
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Can block light if floating leaves spread too much
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