Aquarium plant

Saururus cernuus

Saururus cernuus

Saururus cernuus is a stem plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
20–25 °C
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
20–25 °C
pH
6–8
Carbonate hardness
5–15 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Slow
Propagation
Cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Saururaceae
Genus
Saururus
Botanical name
Saururus cernuus

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