Tropica 046 Tissue Culture - Limnophila aquatica

Tropica 046 Tissue Culture - Limnophila aquatica

Tropica 046 Tissue Culture - Limnophila aquatica is a fast-growing stem plant that forms attractive, bushy clusters when planted in groups under the right conditions. It is supplied as a tissue culture aquarium plant in a closed cup, for aquarists who want light-green, finely branched foliage in their planted tank.

Key Benefits

• Beautiful light-green, finely branched leaves arranged in circles (whorls) around the stem, originating from South-East Asia.
• Grows fast with added CO2 and a nutritious bottom, reaching 25–50 cm (10–20") in length.
• Each stem can spread up to 15 cm (6") wide.
• In good light it forms horizontal side shoots and becomes full and bushy.
• Supplied as a tissue culture plant in a closed cup.
• Most decorative when several stems are planted together in a small group.

How to Use

• Plant several stems together in a small group for the fullest, most decorative effect.
• Provide medium light. Good light encourages the horizontal side shoots that give the plant its bushy shape.
• For the fastest growth, add CO2 and plant into a nutritious bottom (substrate).
• In open aquariums, shoots sometimes grow above the water surface and form small blue flowers.

Suitable For

• Planted freshwater aquariums that need a fast-growing, bushy stem plant.
• Aquascapers who want a group of fine, light-green foliage as a feature or background planting.
• Open-topped aquariums, where the plant may send shoots above the surface and flower.

Specifications

• Type: Stem
• Origin: Asia (South-East Asia)
• Height: 20 – 30+
• Light demand: Medium
• Possible length under the right conditions: 25–50 cm (10–20")
• Possible width per stem: up to 15 cm (6")

What's Included

• Limnophila aquatica supplied as a tissue culture plant in a closed cup.

Please note: this is a live aquatic aquarium plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Limnophila aquatica grow?
In the right growing conditions, with added CO2 and a nutritious bottom, it can reach 25–50 cm (10–20") in length, and each stem can be up to 15 cm (6") wide.

How much light does it need?
The light demand is medium. In good light the plant forms horizontal side shoots and becomes attractive and bushy.

Do I need CO2 for this plant?
The plant grows fast when it gets added CO2 and a nutritious bottom, so these are recommended for the best growth and size.

How should I plant it for the best look?
It looks most decorative when several stems are planted together in a small group rather than as a single stem.

Can it flower in my aquarium?
In open aquariums it sometimes sends shoots above the water surface, where it can form small blue flowers.

Is this a real plant?
Yes, it is a live aquatic aquarium plant, supplied as a tissue culture in a closed cup.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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