Elatine triandra

Elatine triandra

Elatine triandra is a creeping plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Required
Temperature
64–75°F (18–24°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
64–75°F (18–24°C)
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings
Color
Green

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What you’ll need to grow Elatine triandra

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Elatinaceae
Genus
Elatine
Botanical name
Elatine triandra

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