Plant : Limnophila sessiliflora (Dwarf ambulia)


Scientific name: Limnophila sessiliflora
Common name: Dwarf ambulia
Origin: India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
How to: Dwarf ambulia is smaller, more robust in appearance, and hardier than the giant ambulia. The leaves are arranged in whorls along the stem and individual stems should be planted in groups about 1.2 - 1.6 in (3-4 cm) apart to create a dense, bushy appearance. When the plant reaches the surface it will grow horizontally across the water. It is adaptable to harder water and many aquarium conditions, making it an ideal plant for novices, although it does require a good source of iron.
Maximum Height: 12-20 in (30-50 cm)
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast
Area: Background, Midground
Light: Bright to Stong
Temperature: 72 - 82 °F (22 -28 °C)
Propagation: From cuttings, side shoots and runners
Difficulty: 1 - click for more about difficulty level

Good for background display, but unfortunately it grow



Writer : Mann ~ a blog about AquaScaping

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