Micrantha water lily

Micrantha water lily

Nymphaea micrantha

Medium Medium Light CO2: Optional
Growth Rate Medium
Size Medium
Position Midground
Type Bulb

Water Parameters & Requirements

Temperature
24.0-28.0°C
75-82°F
pH
6.0-7.5
Hardness (GH)
4.0-15.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Optional

Care Requirements

Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Optional

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About

Water lily that produces daughter plants on its floating leaves. Submerged leaves range from green to reddish.

Care Notes

Trim leaves that reach the surface to maintain a submerged form. It produces plantlets viviparously.

Propagation

Adventitious plantlets on floating leaves; bulbils

Quick Summary

Scientific NameNymphaea micrantha
FamilyNymphaeaceae
TypeBulb
DifficultyMedium
LightMedium Light
CO2Optional
GrowthMedium
PositionMidground
SizeMedium
Hardness4.0-15.0 dGH
SubstrateRequired
FertilizationOptional
PruningOptional

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