Bulb plant with mottled red leaves. Plant the bulb half-exposed; remove floating lily pads if you want a compact bush.

• Scientific name: Nymphaea zenkeri
• Height: about 40 cm
• Temperature: 24–28 °C
• Water: pH 6.0–7.5
• Minimum tank size: 80 litres
• Lighting: medium
• CO₂: optional, improves growth
• Care level: easy
• Supplied as: bulb

Rinse before planting. Keep plants moist until they go into the tank; do not let rhizomes or moss dry out.