Green tiger lotus
The green tiger lotus has bright green leaves that usually have irregular, red-brown spots. With a height of up to 50 cm, this plant from the water lily family is ideal for planting in the middle of the pool and in the background. The green tiger lotus does not form floating leaves under water. they are removed from the start. In an open pool, on the other hand, you can even sit above the water white flowers which only open at night and spread their intense scent.
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Tips
If you keep Green Tiger Lotus short with regular pruning, its foliage will develop even more densely.
Ideal keeping conditions in the aquarium
The green tiger lotus is in the attitude and undemanding care:
- medium illuminance sufficient
- ideal temperature is around 23 ° C, not higher!
- nutrient-poor substrate is preferred (preferably pure sand)
- soft water, rich in CO2 (10-40 mg / l) and slightly acidic
- permanent, clear water current
Tips
If you have this tiger lotus yourself multiply you can use the daughter tubers it has formed for this.
Red tiger lotus
With its height of up to 60 cm, you can also find red tiger lotus in the front and rear areas of the pelvis plant. The circular underwater leaves are strongly red in color, especially in young plants, which is why young specimens are preferred in the aquarium. They can be easily propagated by runners and daughter tubers.
The floating leaves are strong and can be clearly distinguished from the underwater leaves. When they show up, no more underwater leaves are expelled. This allows the plant to drift close to the surface of the water and also form flowers that open at night. If you do not want a flower, you have to stop the formation of the floating leaves in good time.
High light requirements and nutrient-rich ground
the care the red tiger lotus is more demanding because it requires significantly more light and a nutrient-rich substrate. Otherwise, its demands hardly differ from the green tiger lotus.
Is it necessary to take a break outside of the aquarium?
In its area of origin, the tiger lotus regularly experiences dry seasons in which it takes a break. There is controversy as to whether he needs a break in an aquarium as well. Some aquarists take the plant out for a limited time. Others say they have no problems staying in the water for a long time.