Aquarium plant

Eichhornia crassipes

FloatingFloating plant

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Plant overview

Eichhornia crassipes is a floating plant for floating planting. Recorded care includes difficult care and high light and none CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 25–30 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ –4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementFloating
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2None

Water conditions

Temperature
25–30 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Runners

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Pontederiaceae
Genus
Eichhornia

Similar plants

Ludwigia helminthorrhiza Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Ludwigia sedoides Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Phyllanthus fluitans Similar traits: growth type and placement Spirodela polyrhiza Similar traits: growth type and placement Aeschynomene fluitans Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Alternanthera aquatica Similar traits: growth type and placement

FAQ

Where should Eichhornia crassipes be planted?

Use it for floating planting.

What light does Eichhornia crassipes need?

Light requirement: high.

What temperature suits Eichhornia crassipes?

Temperature: 25–30 °C.