Murdannia keisak

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Murdannia keisak aquarium plant

Entity overview

Murdannia keisak is organized as fast-growth stem plant with midground/background positioning in the library.

Taxonomy data places it in genus Murdannia, family Commelinaceae, order Commelinales, and major group Angiosperms.

The plant can also appear under Arthraxon hispidus.

For broader context and filtering, open the Aquarium Plant Library.

Care data interpretation

The aquarium care summary uses medium difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The plant profile allows for emersed growth.

For this profile: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Water values include temperature 18–30 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, and CO2 15–40 mg/L.

Aquarium tool: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Macro and trace range fields show 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
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–30 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–40 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
Commelinaceae
Genus
Murdannia

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