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Gymnocoronis spilanthoides

Tropica No. 053F


Gymnocoronis spilanthoides

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Family Asteraceae
Part of the world South America
Height 30-60 cm
Width 10-20 cm
Light requirements medium-very high
Temperature 15-30oC
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance 5.5-8
Easiness easy

In the wild Gymnocoronis spilanthoides is generally found as a marsh plant, but it is very suitable for aquariums. It grows fast and makes few demands, but it does require a lot of light. With its light-green foliage, a group of G. spilanthoides forms a good contrast to the other aquarium plants. The high growth rate can help prevent algae because the plant absorbs a great number of nutrients from the water. Easy to propagate by side shoots or cuttings, which should be cut off and planted in the bottom.