Limnophila Sessiliflora (Limnophila sessiliflora) Care Guide

A fast-growing stem plant with delicate feathery whorls of leaves that create an attractive bushy appearance.

Overview

Limnophila sessiliflora is an aquatic plant in the family Plantaginaceae. A fast-growing stem plant with delicate feathery whorls of leaves that create an attractive bushy appearance. An excellent alternative to Cabomba for beginners since it tolerates a wider range of water conditions.

Taxonomy

Family: Plantaginaceae
Genus: Limnophila
Scientific name: Limnophila sessiliflora
Other names: Asian Ambulia, Dwarf Ambulia

Habitat

Native to South and Southeast Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) and tolerated up to 1,900 m. Escaped cultivation in Florida in 1961 and now invasive in the southern United States.

Growth requirements

Light: medium (≈50-80 PAR at substrate)
CO2: optional (CO2 improves growth and coloration)
Temperature: 22-28 °C
pH: 6-7.5
GH: 3-12 °dGH
Nutrient demand: low
Growth rate: fast
Difficulty: beginner

Placement

Recommended placement: background
Maximum height: 40 cm
Trim every: 10 days

Propagation

In cultivation the plant is propagated by stem cuttings (replant the upper portion after trimming).