Aquarium plant

Elatine gratioloides

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

For foreground planting, Elatine gratioloides grows as a creeping plant. Its profile combines medium care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

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
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Elatinaceae
Genus
Elatine

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FAQ

Where should Elatine gratioloides be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Elatine gratioloides need?

Light requirement: medium.