Myriophyllum pinnatum

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Entity overview

Myriophyllum pinnatum carries plant-library signals for fast-growth stem plant and midground/background placement.

The plant is classified in the profile under genus Myriophyllum, family Haloragaceae, order Saxifragales, and major group Angiosperms.

Name variants available for this plant include Myriophyllum hippuroides.

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Growth and use data

Propagation information includes cuttings.

Care data interpretation

The care profile is centered on medium difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

The care profile includes possible emersed growth.

For this profile: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Available water ranges include temperature 20–25 °C, pH 6–7.5, KH 4–15 °dKH, and CO2 10–40 mg/L.

Aquarium tool: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Nutrient ranges include 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.

Care ranges are field-based and should be checked against the conditions in your own aquarium.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–25 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
6–7.5
Carbonate hardness
4–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 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
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum

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