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Nymphaea nouchali 'Purple'

Live freshwater plant Nymphaea nouchali 'Purple' - Purple Cellophane Lily for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Nymphaea nouchali 'Purple' - Purple Cellophane Lily. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Nymphaea nouchali 'Purple'
Purple Cellophane Lily
$26.95

Nymphaea nouchali 'Purple' is a beautiful native Austalian aquatic plant that makes a stunning addition to any aquarium or pond. It features round, paddle-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides, which becomes more vibrant with brighter lighting. With the wavy leaves often exposing their undersides, this lily is an excellent choice for those who want to add a purple colour to their aquascape.

Purple Cellophane Lily is a low maintenance plant that grows well in nutrient-rich substrates. It doesn't require much light, making it a perfect choice for beginners or for those with low-light environments. This plant grows well in both aquariums and tropical ponds, adding a unique element to any aquatic environment. 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 of course 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 in ponds.

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: