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Limnophilla aromatica

Tropica No. 047B


Limnophilla aromatica

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Family Scrophulariaceae
Part of the world South-East Asia
Height 25-50 cm
Width 5-8 cm
Light requirements high-very high
Temperature 22-28oC
Hardness tolerance soft-medium
pH tolerance 5-7
Easiness difficult

There are several varieties of this plant. The variety grown by Tropica is said to come from Malaysia. It is characterised by its narrow green leaves, which are purple underneath. Like most other red plants, the colour depends on a supply of intensive light. CO2 addition promotes growth significantly, and it also thrives in hard water. Limnophilla aromatica is easy to propagate by cuttings.