Aquarium plant

Hottonia inflata

Hottonia inflata

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Hottonia inflata is not recorded as suitable for permanent submerged aquarium growth.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium

Water conditions

Temperature
10–25 °C

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
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Primulaceae
Genus
Hottonia
Botanical name
Hottonia inflata

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