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Limnophila indica

Limnóphila índica

Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Limnophila

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

20-30°C(opt: 26.5°C)

CO2

5-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Description

Limnophila indica has finely pinnate leaves in its submersed form, similar to L. heterophylla and L. sessiliflora but with variations. There are several cultivated varieties from different regions. The species can be distinguished from others by finer leaf pinnae and smaller stem node distances. It is found in African and Asian tropics, growing submersed or semi-emersed in flowing and stagnant waterbodies. Leaves are light green, possibly reddish on tips under strong light.

Limnophila indica

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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