Aquarium plant

Heteroscyphus zollingeri

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Plant overview

Heteroscyphus zollingeri grows as a moss and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: easy care, low light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 15–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lophocoleaceae
Genus
Heteroscyphus

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FAQ

Where should Heteroscyphus zollingeri be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Heteroscyphus zollingeri need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Heteroscyphus zollingeri?

Temperature: 22–28 °C.