Aquarium plant

Lilaeopsis carolinensis

Lilaeopsis carolinensis

Lilaeopsis carolinensis is a creeping plant suited to foreground planting.

ForegroundCreeping plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height4–20 cm (1.6–7.9 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
15–24 °C
Placement
Foreground
Growth type
Creeping plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
4–20 cm (1.6–7.9 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
15–24 °C
pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 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
Botanical name
Lilaeopsis carolinensis

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