Limnophila Rugosa care guide
Limnophila Rugosa (Limnophila rugosa) — medium light, 22-28 °C, pH 6-7.5, no CO2.
Overview
Limnophila Rugosa (Limnophila rugosa) is a broad-leaved plant of the family Plantaginaceae, grown as an aquarium plant. Large stem plant with broad, deeply wrinkled leaves and a pleasant scent (when grown emersed). Tolerates low-tech tanks but does best with rich substrate and moderate light.
Taxonomy
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Genus: Limnophila
- Scientific name: Limnophila rugosa
- Common synonyms: Wrinkled Limnophila
Habitat
Limnophila is a genus of marsh stem plants from tropical Asia and Africa, common in rice paddies and slow waters, with finely divided submersed foliage and broader emersed leaves. In the Aquairi knowledge base this species is recorded from 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: 50 cm
- Growth rate: medium
- Nutrient demand: medium
- Recommended placement: background
- Typical trim interval: 14 days
Placement
In aquascapes this plant suits the background. It is a feathery background stem plant grown in groups; bright light and CO2 keep the whorls dense, while low light leaves it sparse and elongated.
Propagation
This species is propagated by cuttings; replanted tops root quickly and the genus branches freely from the cut stem.
Common issues
The fine foliage traps debris and is prone to algae if flow or maintenance is poor; insufficient light causes thin, widely spaced whorls.