Aquarium plant

Myriophyllum spicatum

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Plant overview

Myriophyllum spicatum grows as a stem plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: medium care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 15–25 °C, pH 5–9, KH 2–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
15–25 °C
pH
5–9
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Haloragaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum

Similar plants

Myriophyllum pinnatum Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Myriophyllum propinquum Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Myriophyllum sp. "Roraima" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Myriophyllum aquaticum var. santacatarinense Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Myriophyllum mattogrossense Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Myriophyllum simulans Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Myriophyllum spicatum be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Myriophyllum spicatum need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Myriophyllum spicatum?

Temperature: 15–25 °C.