Aquarium plant

Ludwigia helminthorrhiza

Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Mart.) H.Hara

FloatingFloating plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementFloating
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2None

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
High
CO₂
None
Temperature
25–30 °C
Placement
Floating
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
25–30 °C
pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
4–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
0–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
fragmentation and cuttings
Color
Green, Red

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Ludwigia
Botanical name
Ludwigia helminthorrhiza (Mart.) H.Hara

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