Proserpinaca pectinata

Proserpinaca pectinata

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

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
50–82°F (10–28°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
50–82°F (10–28°C)
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–30 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Cuttings

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What you’ll need to grow Proserpinaca pectinata

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Haloragaceae
Genus
Proserpinaca
Botanical name
Proserpinaca pectinata

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