Limnophila Hippuridoides care guide
Limnophila Hippuridoides (Limnophila hippuridoides) — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Limnophila Hippuridoides (Limnophila hippuridoides) is an aquatic plant of the family Plantaginaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as an intermediate-level species. It is typically grown under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection on nutrient-rich aquasoil. A distinctive stem plant with feathery whorled leaves that develop purple-tinted tips under strong lighting. Creates beautiful bushy growth in the midground to background of planted tanks.
Taxonomy
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Genus: Limnophila
- Scientific name: Limnophila hippuridoides
- Common synonyms: Grassy Limnophila
Habitat
Limnophila species are marsh plants of the family Plantaginaceae distributed across tropical Asia and Africa; they occupy rice paddies, ditches and slow streams, often emerging above the waterline during the dry season. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from Southeast Asia.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: medium
- CO2: not required
- Temperature: 22-28 °C (72-82 °F)
- pH: 6-7.5
- GH: 3-12 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 40 cm
- Growth rate: medium
- Recommended placement: background
Placement
Background stem; the feathery whorls and bright colours respond strongly to elevated light and CO2. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the background under medium light and without obligatory CO2 injection, using nutrient-rich aquasoil.
Propagation
Propagated by cuttings; replanted tops root within a few days under stable conditions. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: stem cuttings.
Common issues
Leaf shedding from lower stems usually reflects shading by the canopy or low CO2; topping the stem and replanting the fresh apex re-energises the colony.