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Diodia cf. kuntzei

Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Diodia

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

20-30°C(opt: Not specified)

Nutrients

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

Description

This plant originates from the Brazilian Pantanal region and was initially believed to be a Hygrophila species, but its inflorescence characteristics actually place it in the coffee family (Rubiaceae). Its species identity is likely Diodia kuntzei.

Diodia cf. kuntzei

Growth Rate

Medium

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