Description
Nymphiya pubescens ‘Rubra’ is a rooted rosette plant that makes a handsome centrepiece, throwing out broad leaves from a central crown and often reaching toward the surface. A favourite with planted-tank keepers across India, Nymphiya pubescens ‘Rubra’ adds a natural, healthy feel to the aquascape from day one.
In the aquarium, Nymphiya pubescens ‘Rubra’ is happy under moderate lighting and grows steadily in a low-tech tank, so CO2 is helpful but not essential. Feed it through the roots with a nutritious substrate or root tabs placed beneath the crown. Growth is moderate, and it propagates readily from runners or daughter plants that you can separate and replant. Given the right spot, Nymphiya pubescens ‘Rubra’ settles in and becomes a dependable part of the layout.
Nymphiya pubescens ‘Rubra’ Its bold, structural look makes it an easy specimen for beginners and a reliable anchor plant in a community aquarium. Each order of Nymphiya pubescens ‘Rubra’ is a healthy, well-grown portion ready to go straight into your tank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colour is Nymphaea pubescens ‘Rubra’?
Nymphaea pubescens ‘Rubra’, the red tiger lotus, pushes up deep red to purplish leaves often marked with darker tiger spots.
How do I keep Nymphaea pubescens ‘Rubra’ compact?
Trim any pads that race to the surface; kept pruned, Nymphaea pubescens ‘Rubra’ stays a bushy red submerged plant.
Does Nymphaea pubescens ‘Rubra’ need CO₂?
Not essential, but Nymphaea pubescens ‘Rubra’ shows the deepest red and fastest growth with CO₂ and strong light.
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