Aquarium plant

Barclaya motleyi

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Plant overview

Barclaya motleyi grows as a rosette plant and fits midground and background planting. Care: difficult care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

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
Medium
Propagation
Division

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Barclaya

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FAQ

Where should Barclaya motleyi be planted?

Use it for midground and background planting.

What light does Barclaya motleyi need?

Light requirement: medium.