Hemianthus micranthemoides

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Entity overview

For aquarium planning, Hemianthus micranthemoides is grouped as very-fast-growth stem plant with foreground placement.

Classification data groups this plant under genus Hemianthus, family Linderniaceae, order Lamiales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Care data interpretation

The care profile combines medium difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

Emersed growth is marked as possible.

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Water parameter context

The water summary uses temperature 22–30 °C, pH 5.5–7.5, KH from 0 °dKH, and CO2 10–30 mg/L.

For this profile: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Nutrient comparison is based on nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.5–3 mg/L, potassium 5–50 mg/L, and iron 0.05–0.2 mg/L.

Aquarium tool: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Growth and use data

For propagation, the profile lists cuttings.

Values shown here come from the current plant profile and may not cover every aquarium setup.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–30 °C
Placement
foreground
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
No

Water parameters

pH
5.5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
from 0 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–30 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

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

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Linderniaceae
Genus
Hemianthus

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