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Lindernia sp. 'India'

Family: Linderniaceae
Genus: Lindernia

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Midground
Nano Tank
Foreground
GROUP

Ideal Conditions

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

Lindernia sp. 'India' is a widely available aquarium plant in the USA, possibly originating from India but not yet specifically identified. It has leaves that can turn light purple while the stems remain green, resembling Lindernia rotundifolia. This variety is known for being demanding and requires a constant supply of CO2, macro- and micronutrients, and soft water.

Lindernia sp. 'India'

Growth Rate

Medium

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