Aquarium plant

Potamogeton gayi

Midground, BackgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

Potamogeton gayi grows as a creeping plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 18–26 °C, pH 6–8, KH 2–14 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height2–5 cm

Water conditions

Temperature
18–26 °C
pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
2–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton

Similar plants

Potamogeton wrightii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Potamogeton dentatus Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Potamogeton perfoliatus Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Potamogeton schweinfurthii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Lilaeopsis macloviana Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Hydrocotyle cf. tripartita Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Potamogeton gayi be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Potamogeton gayi need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Potamogeton gayi?

Temperature: 18–26 °C.

How tall does Potamogeton gayi grow?

Height: 2–5 cm.