Suitable place and planting
In this country, the red tiger lotus is kept in the aquarium, where it is completely immersed in the element of water. A suitable place in it and correct planting are the first step that must be successful before the optimal care can continue.
- plant in the front or rear pelvic area
- choose a well-lit area
- Do not bury the tuber completely
- a third should look out
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- Propagating tiger lotus - these possibilities exist
- Plant tiger lotus - this is how the tuber is "attached"
- Tiger lotus attitude - preferably in an aquarium
For the red tiger lotus to grow well, it does not prevent further plants from taking root in its vicinity. On the contrary, it comes into its own in front of green stem plants.
Keep water values in the optimal range
Red tiger lotus originally comes from Africa and thrives best in constant, well-tempered water with values between 22 and 28 ° C. You should also ensure that it has these properties over the long term:
- pH value: 6 - 7
- Carbon hardness: 3 to ° dKH
- CO2 saturation: 20 - 35 mg / l
Meet nutritional needs
The red tiger lotus needs plenty of nutrients to grow lush. If necessary, you can fertilize it specifically with fertilizer balls that you stick in the ground in the root area.
Tips
Restrained growth can also indicate too little light. Illuminate this plant for at least 10 hours a day.
Necessary cutting measures
If the tiger lotus is only to grow and form underwater leaves underwater, you must prevent the formation of floating leaves by cutting them off promptly. If, on the other hand, you would like to experience that a flower appears on the water surface of an open aquarium, then let the floating leaves grow. Then the growth of the underwater leaves stops.
You can also prune red tiger lotus at any time if it takes up more space than desired. The leaves are cut off close to the tuber. However, leave a min. 5-7 leaves on it.
