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Nymphaea lotus 'grün'

Nymphaea lotus 'grün'

Nymphaea lotus 'grün' is a fast-growing aquatic plant ideal for the midground, offering a significant visual impact with its striking submerged leaves and potential for floating pads. This green water lily contributes to creating a lush and dynamic focal point in any aquarium setup.

Taxonomy
Class:Liliopsida
Order:Nymphaeales
Family:Nymphaeaceae
Genus:Nymphaea
Species:Nymphaea lotus 'grün'

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Water Temperature

15 - 30 °C

pH Value

5 - 8

Water type

Freshwater

Light

Medium to High

CO2

High

Expected height

50 cm

Expected width

50 cm

KH

2 - 14 dKH

Species description

Geographic Origin and Habitat: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about geographic origin and habitat for Nymphaea lotus 'grün'. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Taxonomy and Genetics: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about taxonomy and genetics for Nymphaea lotus 'grün'. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Physical Structure: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about physical structure for Nymphaea lotus 'grün'. Consult this record's parameters and sources.
Colour and Texture: No additional source-verified editorial notes are available about colour and texture for Nymphaea lotus 'grün'. Consult this record's parameters and sources.

Care, breeding and tankmates

Lighting and CO2: Guidance about lighting and co2 for Nymphaea lotus 'grün' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Nutrition and Substrate: Guidance about nutrition and substrate for Nymphaea lotus 'grün' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Water Chemistry: Guidance about water chemistry for Nymphaea lotus 'grün' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Space Management and Positioning: Guidance about space management and positioning for Nymphaea lotus 'grün' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Pruning: Guidance about pruning for Nymphaea lotus 'grün' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.
Risks and Disease: Guidance about risks and disease for Nymphaea lotus 'grün' must rely exclusively on the parameters and sources listed on this record.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This species originates from: Africa, Southeast Asia (Cultivar).

Origin

Africa and MadagascarSouth and Southeast AsiaSelective breeding and cultivars

Plant profile

Placement
No verified data available
Botanical form
No verified data available
Growth
No verified data available
Substrate
No verified data available
Column fertilization
No verified data available
Root fertilization
No verified data available
Trimming
No verified data available
Propagation
No verified data available
Nutrients
No verified data available
Sensitivity
No verified data available
Layout role
No verified data available

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Related species

Recommendations grouped by close relatives, companion choices, and similar care.

Last updated: 08/10/2026
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