Aquarium plant

Lilaeopsis carolinensis

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Lilaeopsis carolinensis grows as a creeping plant and fits foreground planting. Care: medium care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 15–24 °C, pH 6–7.5, KH 2–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height4–2 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
15–24 °C
pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Lilaeopsis

Similar plants

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Lilaeopsis mauritiana Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Elatine gratioloides Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Lilaeopsis ruthiana Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Staurogyne sp. 'Low Grow' Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Lilaeopsis carolinensis be planted?

Use it for foreground planting.

What light does Lilaeopsis carolinensis need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Lilaeopsis carolinensis?

Temperature: 15–24 °C.

How tall does Lilaeopsis carolinensis grow?

Height: 4–2 cm.