Limnophila hippuridoides

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Limnophila hippuridoides aquarium plant

Entity overview

The profile associates Limnophila hippuridoides with fast-growth stem plant and midground/background placement tags.

Classification signals for this plant include genus Limnophila, family Plantaginaceae, order Lamiales, and major group Angiosperms.

Searchable alternate naming includes Limnophila aromatica Gratiola officinalis.

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Water parameter context

Aquarium parameters listed here include temperature 22–27 °C, pH 6–7.5, KH 2–12 °dKH, and CO2 20–40 mg/L.

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Nutrient range context

The nutrient summary includes nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

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Care data interpretation

Planning data for care includes medium difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

The profile marks emersed growth as possible.

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Growth and use data

The plant profile includes propagation by cuttings.

Color tags are red.

The usage field includes accent.

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Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–27 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
2–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Plantaginaceae
Genus
Limnophila

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