Penthorum sedoides

Penthorum sedoides

Penthorum sedoides is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Required
  • Height5.1–9.8" (13–25 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Low
CO₂
Required
Temperature
39–82°F (4–28°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
5.1–9.8" (13–25 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
39–82°F (4–28°C)
pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

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What you’ll need to grow Penthorum sedoides

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Penthoraceae
Genus
Penthorum
Botanical name
Penthorum sedoides

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