Lagenandra meeboldii "red" ("Red")

Lagenandra meeboldii (Engl.) C.E.C.Fisch.

Lagenandra meeboldii "red" ("Red") is a creeping plant suited to midground planting.

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • Growth typeCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required
  • Height3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)

About this plant

Care level: Beginner. Light requirement: medium. Injected CO₂: required.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Beginner
Light
Medium
CO₂
Required
Temperature
54–82°F (12–28°C)
Placement
Midground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
3.9–7.9" (10–20 cm)

Water conditions

Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.

Preferred temperature
72–79°F (22–26°C)
Temperature
54–82°F (12–28°C)
pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
5.9–11.8" (15–30 cm)
Propagation
rhizome division, splitting, cutting off daughter plants
Color
Red

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Araceae
Genus
Lagenandra
Botanical name
Lagenandra meeboldii (Engl.) C.E.C.Fisch.

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