Aquarium plant

Hydrilla verticillata

BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Hydrilla verticillata grows as a stem plant and fits background planting. Care: low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–27 °C, pH 5–9, KH 2–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–27 °C
pH
5–9
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Hydrilla

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FAQ

Where should Hydrilla verticillata be planted?

Use it for background planting.

What light does Hydrilla verticillata need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Hydrilla verticillata?

Temperature: 20–27 °C.