Zenker's water lily
Nymphaea zenkeri
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
Recommended Products
Fluval Plant Stratum
Fluval Plant Stratum
Fluval Plant Stratum
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About
African water lily with submerged leaves green to dark‑red. Similar to N. lotus but more compact.
Care Notes
Trim floating leaves to keep them submerged. Red coloration intensifies under good light. Fertilize at the root.
Propagation
Bulbils; seeds
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Nymphaea zenkeri |
|---|---|
| Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Type | Bulb |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Growth | Medium |
| Position | Midground |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 4.0-15.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Optional |
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