Aquarium plant

Elatine triandra

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Elatine triandra is a creeping plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes medium care and medium light and required CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 18–24 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 2–14 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
18–24 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
2–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Elatinaceae
Genus
Elatine

Similar plants

Elatine gratioloides Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Ranunculus inundatus Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Staurogyne stolonifera Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Elatine hydropiper Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Rotala mexicana 'Goiás' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Eleocharis sp. "Xingu" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Elatine triandra be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Elatine triandra need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Elatine triandra?

Temperature: 18–24 °C.