Aquarium plant

Potamogeton schweinfurthii

BackgroundCreeping plant

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Plant overview

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

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 20–26 °C, pH 6–9, KH 2–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementBackground
  • GrowthCreeping plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6–9
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Potamogetonaceae
Genus
Potamogeton

Similar plants

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FAQ

Where should Potamogeton schweinfurthii be planted?

Use it for background planting.

What light does Potamogeton schweinfurthii need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Potamogeton schweinfurthii?

Temperature: 20–26 °C.