Potamogeton schweinfurthii

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Entity overview

For aquarium planning, Potamogeton schweinfurthii is grouped as medium-growth creeping plant with background placement.

The taxonomy section places the plant within genus Potamogeton, family Potamogetonaceae, order Alismatales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Growth and use data

Propagation context is limited to cuttings.

Care data interpretation

Care filters for this profile include easy difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

Emersed growth is included as a possible growth mode.

Related calculator: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Parameter data for this plant includes temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6–9, KH 2–21 °dKH, and CO2 5–40 mg/L.

Continue with: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Nutrient-related values in this profile include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Check this next: Calculate nutrient dosing.

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Quick specs

Difficulty
Easy
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–26 °C
Placement
background
Growth type
creeping
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
6–9
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton

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