Plants in genus limnophila
Limnophila rugosa
Limnophila rugosa is a tropical aquatic plant native to Asia, known for its bright green, basil-like leaves. It is a slow-growing, low-maintenance plant that thrives in aquariums with moderate light and nutrient-rich substrates. The plant prefers water temperatures between 72-82°F and a pH range of 6.0-7.5. Limnophila rugosa can be propagated through stem cuttings and is often used as a midground or background plant in aquascapes.
Limnophila hippuridoides
Limnophila hippuridoides is a stem plant native to the Malayan peninsula, often mistaken for Limnophila Aromatica. It is a strong, fast-growing plant that requires intensive light, good nutrients, and CO2 supply. This plant is suitable for aquariums with medium to high lighting and is known for its vibrant growth.
Limnophila aromatica 'Mini'
Limnophila aromatica 'Mini' is a perennial plant with colors ranging from green to red to pink. It features thin, pointy leaves in opposite pairs and pink or purple flowers. This plant grows submersed or emersed and requires moderate to high light and CO2 for optimal growth.
Limnophila heterophylla
Limnophila heterophylla is a fast-growing aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia, ideal for aquariums. It features feathery, vibrant green leaves and thrives in nutrient-rich environments with moderate light. This plant helps reduce algae growth by absorbing excess nutrients and can be propagated through cuttings.
Limnophila aromatica
Limnophila aromatica is a tropical flowering plant native to Southeast Asia, often found in watery environments like flooded rice fields. Known for its lemon and cumin aroma, it is used in Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisine and is popular in aquariums. The plant displays a range of colors from green to red to pink, with thin, pointy leaves and the potential to grow pink or purple flowers. High lighting and nutrient levels enhance its red tones, and it can grow submerged or emersed. Propagation is typically done through cuttings.