Aquarium plant

Murdannia engelsii

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Murdannia engelsii grows as a stem plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: medium care, medium light, required CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–10 °dKH, CO₂ 15–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required

Water conditions

Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–10 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Commelinaceae
Genus
Murdannia

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FAQ

Where should Murdannia engelsii be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Murdannia engelsii need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Murdannia engelsii?

Temperature: 20–28 °C.