The Red Tiger Lotus (Nymphaea Zenkeri)
Origin: East Africa
Level of care: moderate
Temperature: 70-86 Fahrenheit
Size: up to 30 inches wide and 24 inches in height
Light: medium to high
Co2 requirement: not required but will help with growth rate
Special requirements : root tabs & iron (enhances redness) and lots of room
Tank placement: makes a great center piece
Propagation:
Bulb
Runners from the mother plant
The following is not my photo and I have yet to experience this but propagation can occur from the center of a mature or dying leaf of this plant:
Extra information and photos: with its brilliant color and heart shaped leaves, this plant is actually a lily pad. If allowed to grow freely, shooters reach the surface and can deter lights from penetrating to plants below. Once at the surface, others will follow, therefore, it is best to keep plant low. Also a good idea to contain the roots as this plant can overtake any aquarium in time.
Also in the same family, grown in the same manner but not as large and more readily available...the Dwarf Lily (Nymphaea Leibergii):