LIMNOPHILA SESSILIFLORA
Limnophila sessiliflora is a good and undemanding plant from South-East Asia which is a good alternative to Cabomba, which demands a lot of light. Stems grows fast up to 40 cm long and becomes 3-4 cm wide. The plant often grows leggy in poor light, but this can be counteracted to some extent by stimulating growth by CO2 addition. Most beautiful when planted in groups. In good growing conditions it sends out runners and spreads across the bottom. Limnophila sessiliflora used to be called "Ambulia''.
PLANT INFO:
Type: |
Stem |
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Origin: |
Asia |
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Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. |
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Growth rate: |
High |
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Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. |
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Height: |
15 - 30+ |
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Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. |
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Light demand: |
Low |
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The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. |
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CO2 : |
Low |
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A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. |
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The easy plants:
These plants can thrive and grow well in low-light aquariums.
CO2 supply is recommended because the CO2 supply, despite the low light, ensures the growth of the plants.
The time expenditure per week is less than ½ hour because the plants grow slowly.
Bottom substrate at the beginning and liquid fertiliser for weekly use.