Ceratopteris richardii
Entity overview
The profile combines floating growth behavior with midground/background placement tags.
The plant is classified in the profile under genus Ceratopteris, family Pteridaceae, order Polypodiales, and major group Angiosperms.
For broader context and filtering, open the Aquarium Plant Library.
Growth and use data
Propagation information includes proliferating leaves.
Care data interpretation
The care profile is centered on easy difficulty and medium light demand.
The care profile includes possible emersed growth.
For this profile: Calculate suitable lighting.
Water parameter context
Water values include temperature 18–30 °C and KH 0–10 °dKH.
Nutrient range context
Nutrient-related values in this profile include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.5–3 mg/L, potassium 5–50 mg/L, and iron 0.05–0.2 mg/L.
Use with this data: Calculate nutrient dosing.
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Light
- Medium
- Temperature
- 18–30 °C
- Placement
- midground and background
- Growth type
- floating
- Aquarium suitability
- Yes
Water parameters
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–10 °dKH
Nutrient ranges
- Nitrate (NO₃)
- 10–50 mg/L
- Phosphate (PO₄)
- 0.5–3 mg/L
- Potassium (K)
- 5–50 mg/L
- Iron (Fe)
- 0.05–0.2 mg/L
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Genus
- Ceratopteris
