Aquarium plant

Cardamine lyrata

Cardamine lyrata

Cardamine lyrata is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–23 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
18–23 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
5–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Cardamine
Botanical name
Cardamine lyrata

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