Aquarium plant

Limnophila aquatica

Limnophila aquatica

Limnophila aquatica is a stem plant suited to background planting.

BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–28 °C
Placement
Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–18 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Limnophila
Botanical name
Limnophila aquatica

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