Limnophila heterophylla

Limnophila heterophylla

Limnophila heterophylla is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height1.6–4.7" (4–12 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
77–82°F (25–28°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
1.6–4.7" (4–12 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
77–82°F (25–28°C)
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

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What you’ll need to grow Limnophila heterophylla

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Limnophila
Botanical name
Limnophila heterophylla

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