Shinnersia rivularis

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Entity overview

Shinnersia rivularis carries plant-library signals for very-fast-growth stem plant and background placement.

Structured classification connects the profile with genus Shinnersia, family Asteraceae, order Asterales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Care data interpretation

The care summary is limited to medium difficulty, low light demand, and recommended CO2.

The plant profile allows for emersed growth.

Use with this data: Calculate suitable lighting.

Water parameter context

Aquarium range fields include temperature 18–30 °C, pH 5–8, KH 2–21 °dKH, and CO2 5–40 mg/L.

Useful next step: Estimate CO2 balance.

Nutrient range context

Nutrient ranges include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Planning tool: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Growth and use data

Propagation data lists cuttings.

All ranges on this page come from available Plant Library fields and may vary between individual aquariums.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Low
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
18–30 °C
Placement
background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
2–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Shinnersia

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