Aquarium plant

Leptodictyum riparium

Foreground, MidgroundMoss

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Plant overview

Leptodictyum riparium grows as a moss and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 10–22 °C, pH 5–8, KH 2–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthMoss
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height3–1 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
10–22 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Amblystegiaceae
Genus
Leptodictyum

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FAQ

Where should Leptodictyum riparium be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Leptodictyum riparium need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Leptodictyum riparium?

Temperature: 10–22 °C.

How tall does Leptodictyum riparium grow?

Height: 3–1 cm.