Aquarium plant

Stratiotes aloides

Midground, BackgroundFloating plant

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Plant overview

Stratiotes aloides grows as a floating plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Recorded water ranges cover temperature 4–30 °C, pH 5–7.5, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
4–30 °C
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Runners

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Hydrocharitaceae
Genus
Stratiotes

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FAQ

Where should Stratiotes aloides be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Stratiotes aloides need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Stratiotes aloides?

Temperature: 4–30 °C.