Nymphaea Stellata / Rubra (Dwarf Water Lily)

🌺 Nymphaea lotus 'Red' (Dwarf Water Lily)

Vibrant Beauty for Your Aquarium or Pond

Add a tropical burst of color to your water garden or aquarium with Nymphaea lotus 'Red', also known as Nymphaea stellata or Nymphaea rubra. Commonly called the Dwarf Water Lily, this stunning aquatic plant is beloved for its deep red foliage and occasional lily-like surface blooms. Whether submerged or allowed to send leaves to the surface, it serves as a breathtaking centerpiece in freshwater environments.

🧬 Scientific Classification:

• Scientific Name: Nymphaea lotus 'Red'

• Synonyms: Nymphaea stellata, Nymphaea rubra

• Common Name: Dwarf Water Lily

• Plant Type: Bulb / Tuber

• Placement: Substrate rooted (not attachable to driftwood or rock)

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Difficulty: Easy

🌿 Key Features & Benefits:

• 🌸 Brilliant Red Foliage: Broad, deep red leaves add dramatic color and contrast, especially under high lighting.

• 🌱 Beginner-Friendly: Low-maintenance and hardy, making it ideal for aquarists of all skill levels.

• ⚡ High Growth Rate: Grows rapidly under optimal conditions with strong lighting and nutrient-rich substrate.

• 🌊 Versatile Usage: Perfect for freshwater aquariums, ponds, nano tanks, and biotope setups.

• 🌤 Natural Shade Provider: Creates shaded zones that reduce algae and offer shelter to fish and invertebrates.

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting Requirements: Medium to high (more light = richer red coloration)

• Temperature Range: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• CO₂ Requirement: Not required

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: No

🌱 Propagation & Growth Tips:

• How to Plant: Gently press the bulb halfway into the substrate. Do not bury completely.

• Growth Timeline: Under proper conditions, new growth typically appears within 8–10 days.

• Trimming Advice: Prune leaves reaching the surface for compact growth or allow vertical growth for surface blooms.

• Dormancy Note: May experience a resting phase—reduce lighting and allow it to recover before regrowth resumes.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• Bulb Only Without Leaf – For experienced aquarists seeking to sprout naturally.

• Sprouted Bulb With Leaf – For faster results and an immediate visual impact.

👉 Simply rinse the bulb in clean water and place it in your tank or pond. Growth should appear within 8–10 days.

⚠️ Important Note:

While our bulbs are fresh and carefully selected for high viability, we do not guarantee that every bulb will grow, as successful sprouting depends on individual aquarium conditions. Choose the Sprouted Bulb With Leaf if you prefer a guaranteed start.

Pictures shown are sample representations. Unless stated, we do not guarantee whether plants will grow submerged or emersed.