Mayaca sellowiana

Mayaca sellowiana

Mayaca sellowiana is a stem plant suited to midground planting.

MidgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground
  • Growth typeStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required

About this plant

Care level: Intermediate. Light requirement: medium. Injected CO₂: required.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Intermediate
Light
Medium
CO₂
Required
Temperature
73–77°F (23–25°C)
Placement
Midground
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Plant reference ranges, not dosing instructions or measurements from your aquarium. Consider livestock needs and measured conditions.

Temperature
73–77°F (23–25°C)
pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–6 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
25–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

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Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Mayacaceae
Genus
Mayaca
Botanical name
Mayaca sellowiana

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