Aquarium plant

Najas guadalupensis

Midground, BackgroundFloating plant

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Plant overview

Najas guadalupensis grows as a floating plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: low light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–30 °C, pH 5–8, KH 1–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–30 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
1–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Najas

Similar plants

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FAQ

Where should Najas guadalupensis be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Najas guadalupensis need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Najas guadalupensis?

Temperature: 20–30 °C.