Aquarium plant

Nymphoides aquatica

Nymphoides aquatica

Nymphoides aquatica is a floating plant suited to foreground planting.

ForegroundFloating plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Required
  • Height5–15 cm (2–5.9 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
Low
CO₂
Required
Temperature
20–26 °C
Placement
Foreground
Growth type
Floating plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
5–15 cm (2–5.9 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.2
Carbonate hardness
5–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Width
5–20 cm (2–7.9 in)
Propagation
proliferating inflorescences

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Menyanthaceae
Genus
Nymphoides
Botanical name
Nymphoides aquatica

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