Aquarium plant
Limnophila hippuridoides
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Plant overview
For midground and background planting, Limnophila hippuridoides grows as a stem plant. Its profile combines medium care, low light, required CO₂.
Limnophila hippuridoides suits water with temperature 22–27 °C, pH 6–7.5, KH 2–12 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightLow
- CO2Required
- Height2–3 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 2–12 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 2–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- red
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Limnophila
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FAQ
Where should Limnophila hippuridoides be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Limnophila hippuridoides need?
Light requirement: low.
What temperature suits Limnophila hippuridoides?
Temperature: 22–27 °C.
How tall does Limnophila hippuridoides grow?
Height: 2–3 cm.