Limnophila rugosa

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Entity overview

Limnophila rugosa carries plant-library signals for slow-growth stem plant and midground placement.

Taxonomy data places it in genus Limnophila, family Plantaginaceae, order Lamiales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Care data interpretation

The care summary is limited to medium difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

The plant profile allows for emersed growth.

For this profile: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Available water ranges include temperature 22–28 °C, pH 4–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, and CO2 20–40 mg/L.

Aquarium tool: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Dosing context starts with nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Use with this data: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Growth and use data

Propagation data lists cuttings.

All ranges on this page come from available Plant Library fields and may vary between individual aquariums.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–28 °C
Placement
midground
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
4–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °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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