Aquarium plant

Aeschynomene fluitans

FloatingFloating plant

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Plant overview

Aeschynomene fluitans is a floating plant for floating planting. Recorded care includes medium care and high light.

Water parameters include temperature 22–28 °C.

Planting & care

  • PlacementFloating
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightHigh

Water conditions

Temperature
22–28 °C

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.5–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–50 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.05–0.2 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Aeschynomene

Similar plants

Phyllanthus fluitans Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Riccia fluitans Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Alternanthera aquatica Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Pistia stratiotes Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Eichhornia crassipes Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Ludwigia helminthorrhiza Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light

FAQ

Where should Aeschynomene fluitans be planted?

Use it for floating planting.

What light does Aeschynomene fluitans need?

Light requirement: high.

What temperature suits Aeschynomene fluitans?

Temperature: 22–28 °C.