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Cabomba palaeformis 'Grün'

Cabómba palaefórmis

Family: Cabombaceae
Genus: Cabomba

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Fast

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

20-33°C(opt: 25°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

6-8

Nutrients

Description

Cabomba palaeformis is a fanwort species found in Central America's stagnant to very slow-flowing waters. There are two cultivated color varieties: green and reddish-brown. The green form resembles Cabomba caroliniana. C. palaeformis is relatively undemanding, tolerant of temperatures above 25°C, and suitable for medium to hard water cultivation.

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

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