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Hydrotriche hottoniiflora

Hydrotriche hottoniiflóra

Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Hydrotriche

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

18-34°C(opt: 27.5°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7

Nutrients

Description

Hydrotriche hottoniiflora thrives in soft water with slightly acidic pH, but can tolerate harder water with slightly basic pH. It requires a nutrient-rich substrate and adequate dissolved CO2 for optimal growth. Once reaching the water surface, it develops its flowers.

Hydrotriche hottoniiflora

Growth Rate

Fast

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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