Lagarosiphon cordofanus

Lagarosiphon cordofanus

Lagarosiphon cordofanus is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
77–82°F (25–28°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
77–82°F (25–28°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

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What you’ll need to grow Lagarosiphon cordofanus

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Lagarosiphon
Botanical name
Lagarosiphon cordofanus

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