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Limnobium spongia

Limnóbium spóngia

Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Genus: Limnobium

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Fast

Usage

Floating

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-27°C(opt: 21°C)

CO2

≤40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Description

Limnobium spongia, also known as the North-American frogbit, is found in stagnant or slow-flowing waters from Canada to southeastern USA, where it grows as a floating plant or marsh plant on muddy ground. It is infrequently cultivated today. This species can be distinguished from Limnobium laevigatum by its heart-shaped leaves with a pronounced tip.

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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