Leptodictyum riparium
Leptodictyum riparium
Leptodictyum riparium is a moss suited to foreground and midground planting.
Foreground, MidgroundMoss
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Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthMoss
- LightLow
- CO2Recommended
- Height1.2–3.9" (3–10 cm)
Quick specs
- Difficulty
- Very easy
- Light
- Low
- CO₂
- Recommended
- Temperature
- 50–72°F (10–22°C)
- Placement
- Foreground, Midground
- Growth type
- Moss
- Aquarium suitability
- Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
- Approx. height
- 1.2–3.9" (3–10 cm)
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 50–72°F (10–22°C)
- pH
- 5–8
- Carbonate hardness
- 2–21 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 5–40 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Daughter-plant cuttings
Grow it successfully
What you’ll need to grow Leptodictyum riparium
Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Amblystegiaceae
- Genus
- Leptodictyum
- Botanical name
- Leptodictyum riparium
