Limnobium laevigatum

Limnobium Laevigatum Sheet

• Difficulty: Easy
• Family: Hydrocharitaceae
• Gender: limnobium
• Origin: South America
• Lighting: Low
• Temperature: 4nd - 35th
• Increase: Medium
• PH: 5.0 – 8.0
• Hardness: 0 – 30
• Co2: Optional

Characteristics of Limnobium Laevigatum

It is a floating plant that looks a bit like a duckweed but is larger in size. It is native to slow-flowing lakes, ponds, and rivers throughout Central and South America.

The growth habit of Limnobium laevigatum It is comparable to other floating plants. The floating rosette forms stolons regularly, at the ends of which young plants grow. In the calm water areas of the aquarium, the rugs of these plants will form after a relatively short time, which can lead to unnecessary shading of the substrate.

Under strong light, with good fertilization and high air humidity, emerged leaves may form on the waterline. CO2 injection encourages growth. This plant can even flower in the aquarium, although rarely.

Propagation happens automatically. Under optimal conditions, you will have a large number of plants in your aquarium very soon.

Many people don't see how floating plants help design an aquarium, as they create shady areas and grow very long vertical roots. However, all these aspects can be integrated into a design. The play of shadows and lights can create interesting contrasts in the composition, and the elegant-looking roots can have a very decorative effect.