Limnophila Mini "Vietnam"

Limnophila Mini "Vietnam" Profile

• Difficulty: Media
• Family: Scrophulariaceae
• Gender: Limnophila
• Origin: Asia
• Lighting: High
• Temperature: 22º- 28º
• Increase: Medium
• PH: 5.0 – 7.5
• Hardness: 0 – 30
• Co2: Recommended

Limnophila Mini "Vietnam" Features

Limnophila Mini “Vietnam” has been known in Europe since around 2010 within the aquarium hobby, and is still somewhat difficult to come by.

This delicate plant is a great find for Aquascaping, as it develops 3-4 cm wide shoots under intense light that creep and branch well, making it an excellent groundcover.

With Limnophila Mini “Vietnam” can create dense bushes that can maintain their shape with regular pruning. This plant is especially suitable for “mountain” or Iwagumi type designs. Its decorative appearance is enhanced by its very narrow, pointed leaves that grow in whorls and star tips.

Under strong light, the central veins of the leaves and stems can take a reddish hue. The leaves of Mini “Vietnam” are linear to lanceolate, with a sharp point and a weakly serrated margin (3 to 4 teeth on each side), 1.5 to 2.5 cm long, and 1.5 to 2 mm wide. The leaves grow in spirals of 5 to 7 on the stem. The plant is light green in color; Under strong light, the midribs and stems are light reddish brown.