Aquarium plant
Proserpinaca palustris
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Plant overview
For midground and background planting, Proserpinaca palustris grows as a stem plant. Its profile combines medium care, medium light, required CO₂.
Proserpinaca palustris suits water with temperature 20–25 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–18 °dKH, CO₂ 15–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightMedium
- CO2Required
- Height4–12 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 20–25 °C
- pH
- 5–7.5
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–18 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 15–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- red
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Haloragaceae
- Genus
- Proserpinaca
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FAQ
Where should Proserpinaca palustris be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Proserpinaca palustris need?
Light requirement: medium.
What temperature suits Proserpinaca palustris?
Temperature: 20–25 °C.
How tall does Proserpinaca palustris grow?
Height: 4–12 cm.