Lagenandra Meeboldii Red care guide
Lagenandra Meeboldii Red (Lagenandra meeboldii 'Red') — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Lagenandra Meeboldii Red (Lagenandra meeboldii 'Red') is a broad-leaved plant of the family Araceae, grown as an aquarium plant. A striking Indian endemic with broad, textured leaves that turn rich red to brown when grown submersed. Slow-growing and compact, it makes an excellent midground focal point. Thrives in low to medium light and adapts well to various water conditions.
Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae
- Genus: Lagenandra
- Scientific name: Lagenandra meeboldii 'Red'
- Common synonyms: Lagenandra meeboldii "Red"
Habitat
Lagenandra is a genus of marsh aroids from South Asia, especially Sri Lanka and southern India, growing along the margins of slow streams and seasonally flooded banks in soft to moderately hard water. In the Aquairi knowledge base this species is recorded from India.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 2-12 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 15 cm
- Growth rate: slow
- Nutrient demand: medium
- Recommended placement: midground
Placement
In aquascapes this plant suits the midground. It is planted with the rhizome at or just above the substrate surface; the thick rhizome creeps slowly, so the plant suits the midground and grows best with steady nutrients.
Propagation
This species is multiplied by rhizome division; cut sections each bearing leaves and roots are replanted, and the genus can also produce side shoots.
Common issues
Like Cryptocoryne, abrupt parameter changes can cause leaves to melt while the rhizome survives; the cut latex-bearing sap can also irritate skin, so gloves are advisable when dividing.