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Lindernia rotundifolia

Lindernia rotundifolia

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy–Moderate

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Moderate

Around 9 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Optional

Injection is not normally necessary.

↗ GROWTH Medium

Weekly trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Lindernia rotundifolia

An easy round-leaved stem with a bright, bushy look.

Lindernia rotundifolia has paired round leaves along soft stems and grows readily even without CO2. A variegated form exists; both make cheerful, easy midground bushes for low- to high-tech tanks.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementBackground

Typical height4–10 in

Typical width3 in

Suggested minimum tank10 gal

Suggested tank height12 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate

Photoperiod range8–11 hr

Approx. PAR20–55

Injected CO₂Optional

CO₂ benefitModerate

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingLow

Water-column feedingModerate

Overall fertilizer demandModerate

Iron demandModerate

MicronutrientsModerate

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature70–82°F

pH5.5–7.2

GH1–12 dGH

KH0–8 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant stems with spacing; replant healthy tops after trimming.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Transitions from emersed to submersed growth after planting.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Leggy with poor lower leaves in weak light or low CO2.

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Lindernia rotundifolia

About Lindernia rotundifolia

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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