Myriophyllum propinquum

Save this plant or add it directly to one of your tanks.

Entity overview

The AquariumLesson profile connects Myriophyllum propinquum with very-fast-growth stem plant and midground/background placement data.

The taxonomy values align this plant with genus Myriophyllum, family Haloragaceae, order Saxifragales, and major group Angiosperms.

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

Care data interpretation

Care tags available for this plant include medium difficulty and medium light demand.

Emersed growth is marked as possible.

Aquarium tool: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Water-parameter data gives temperature 20–30 °C and KH from 0 °dKH.

Nutrient range context

Available nutrient data includes nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.5–3 mg/L, potassium 5–50 mg/L, and iron 0.05–0.2 mg/L.

Useful next step: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Growth and use data

For propagation, the profile lists cuttings.

Values shown here come from the current plant profile and may not cover every aquarium setup.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
Temperature
20–30 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

Carbonate hardness
from 0 °dKH

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum

Similar plants