Nymphaea lotus - Tigerlotus green
Nymphaea Zenkeri 'Green' also is known as the Green Tiger Lotus. It's a flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae that grows in various parts of East Africa.
A beautiful and very varied species from West Africa with leaves of green to red-brown and varying numbers of purple spots. Can grow from 20-80 cm tall. Before forming floating leaves Nymphaea lotus (zenkeri) forms many underwater leaves. If you don’t want floating leaves, prune the roots and leaves. The beautiful, aromatic flowers can be fully appreciated in open aquariums. A nutritious bottom encourages growth. Often available in a red and a green variety. Recommended as a solitary plant for large aquariums.