Barclaya motleyi

Barclaya motleyi

Barclaya motleyi is a rosette plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundRosette plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthRosette plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Rosette plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

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

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What you’ll need to grow Barclaya motleyi

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Barclaya
Botanical name
Barclaya motleyi

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