Aquarium plant

Potamogeton perfoliatus

BackgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

For background planting, Potamogeton perfoliatus grows as a creeping plant. Its profile combines easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Potamogeton perfoliatus suits water with temperature 15–22 °C, pH 6–8.5, KH 2–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
15–22 °C
pH
6–8.5
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton

Similar plants

Potamogeton gayi Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Potamogeton schweinfurthii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Potamogeton wrightii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Potamogeton dentatus Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Anubias gracilis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Potamogeton perfoliatus be planted?

Use it for background planting.

What light does Potamogeton perfoliatus need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Potamogeton perfoliatus?

Temperature: 15–22 °C.