Aquarium plant

Proserpinaca palustris

Proserpinaca palustris

Proserpinaca palustris is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Required
  • Height4–12 cm (1.6–4.7 in)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Required
Temperature
20–25 °C
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
4–12 cm (1.6–4.7 in)

Water conditions

Temperature
20–25 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–18 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
15–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Red

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Haloragaceae
Genus
Proserpinaca
Botanical name
Proserpinaca palustris

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