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Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea

Live freshwater plant Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea - Green Cellophane Lily for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea - Green Cellophane Lily. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
Green Cellophane Lily
$14.95

Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea is a hardy choice for aquarium and pond enthusiasts due to its easy-to-care-for nature and large leaves. While it is a tropical species, it can tolerate temperatures down to 18ºC. The large paddle-shaped leaves of this plant are thin and translucent with light green undersides, creating a unique and captivating effect when placed in an aquarium.

This plant is well-suited for low-light environments, making it an excellent option for beginners or those looking to add a touch of greenery to their low-tech aquarium setups. It grows best in a nutrient-rich substrate, so it's important to ensure that the aquarium is properly fertilized to support its growth. CO2 supplementation will increase leaf size, helping it stand out even more in the aquascape.

Pruning the new shoots towards the surface of the water is essential to maintain its large, soft, underwater leaf form and prevent the growth of lilypads, which can sometimes be problematic in aquaria. If established lilypads are already present, make sure you leave them on the plant! Simply snip off any new shoots that look like they are destined for the surface, and before long the plant will only produce underwater leaves again.

For ponds however, the lilypads are very desirable. Without regular trimming almost all water lilies will eventually change into their mature form, with lilypads and a thick tuberous rhizome. The leaves of the water lily provides shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures in the pond, while also creating shade which can reduce algae. This is a day flowering water lily which will produce medium-sized purple to pink flowers.

The Green Cellophane Lily is a great choice for anyone looking to try growing water lilies in the aquarium, with its hardy nature and low-light requirements. The beautiful, soft large leaves are sure to stand out in any aquascape.

Requirements and information

Temperature:
TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:
CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

High

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

Low

CO2:

Low

Height:

Medium

Growth rate:

Moderate

Growth habit:

Rosette

Floating

Difficulty:

Easy

Native to: