Ectropothecium zollingeri
Ectropothecium zollingeri
Ectropothecium zollingeri is a moss suited to foreground and midground planting.
Foreground, MidgroundMoss
Save this plant or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Suitability unknown. Long-term aquarium suitability has not been confirmed.
Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthMoss
- LightLow
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Light
- Low
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Growth type
- Moss
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitability unknown Long-term aquarium suitability has not been confirmed.
Nutrients
- 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
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Propagation
- fragmentation
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Ectropothecium zollingeri
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.
Fertilization
Regular macro and micronutrient fertilization supports healthy growth and coloration.
Calculate fertilizer dosingTaxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Hypnaceae
- Genus
- Ectropothecium
- Botanical name
- Ectropothecium zollingeri
