Aquarium plant

Najas indica

Foreground, Midground, BackgroundFloating plant

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Plant overview

For foreground and midground and background planting, Najas indica grows as a floating plant. Its profile combines easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Najas indica suits water with temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 1–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground, Background
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height4–12 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
1–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Najas

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FAQ

Where should Najas indica be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground and background planting.

What light does Najas indica need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Najas indica?

Temperature: 22–28 °C.

How tall does Najas indica grow?

Height: 4–12 cm.