Aquarium plant
Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam'
Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam'
Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' is a compact aquarium stem plant with a creeping to bushy growth habit. Its narrow, lightly serrated leaves form dense whorls around the stem, producing a fine texture that works especially well in nano aquariums, foreground groups and low midground…
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Plant overview
Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' grows as a stem plant and fits foreground and midground planting. Care: medium care, high light, required CO₂.
Recorded water ranges cover temperature 22–27 °C, pH 4.5–7, KH 0–7 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementForeground, Midground
- GrowthStem plant
- LightHigh
- CO2Required
- Height5–1 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 22–27 °C
- pH
- 4.5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–7 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 2–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Color
- green, red
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Plantaginaceae
- Genus
- Limnophila
- Botanical name
- Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam'
About this plant
Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' is a compact aquarium stem plant with a creeping to bushy growth habit. Its narrow, lightly serrated leaves form dense whorls around the stem, producing a fine texture that works especially well in nano aquariums, foreground groups and low midground bushes. The plant is normally light green, while strong lighting can bring out reddish-brown tones along the stems and leaf midribs. High light, stable carbon dioxide and soft, slightly acidic water help it remain low and densely branched. Without regular trimming, the shoots become more upright and lose their compact outline. Propagation is easy once growth is established: runners, trimmed shoot tips and divided sections can all be replanted. Frequent shaping encourages the broad, cushion-like groups for which Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' is valued in aquascaping.
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FAQ
Where should Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' be planted?
Use it for foreground and midground planting.
What light does Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' need?
Light requirement: high.
What temperature suits Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam'?
Temperature: 22–27 °C.
How tall does Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' grow?
Height: 5–1 cm.