Tiger Lotus, Red (Nymphaea zenkeri)

[hforney]

I just received 2 - Tiger Lotus, Red (Nymphaea zenkeri) bulbs in the mail. Which end is up when I plant them. Do they get planted completely in the gravel?

I know I should be asking the vendor but this is the weekend and I probably would not get a reply for several days. For now I just have the bulbs sitting on top of the gravel bed.

Thanks

[savga]

I'm pretty sure that instructions for the ones I got said to lay them on top of the gravel. When the roots and leaves come out, it will adjust its position itself. The old bulb may even drop off the plant later. I used a plant weight to hold it steady til it took root. HTH

[Toirtis]

Originally Posted by savga

I'm pretty sure that instructions for the ones I got said to lay them on top of the gravel. When the roots and leaves come out, it will adjust its position itself. The old bulb may even drop off the plant later. I used a plant weight to hold it steady til it took root. HTH

Correct. Where did you guys get yours? I have a few, but would like several more.

[hforney]

Originally Posted by Toirtis

Where did you guys get yours? I have a few, but would like several more.

I ordered mine from AquariumPlants.com.

[Toirtis]

Thanks, I will check them out.