| Scientific Name: | Nymphaea Maculata |
| Common Name: | African Tiger Lotus |
| Substrate: | Plain washed gravel |
| Lighting: | Bright |
| pH value: | not critical |
| Hardness: | Not critical |
| Temperature: | 68-86oF (20-30oC) |
| Height: | up to in (45 cm) |
| Distribution: | West Africa |
| Characteristics: | There are two forms, the Red Tiger and the Green Tiger Lotus. The leaves in both types are rounded and wavy and are always submerged. It is bought as a tuber |
| Aquarium use: | Specimen plant |
