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Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

Lysimachia nummularia

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy–Moderate

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT High

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Optional

Injection is not normally necessary.

↗ GROWTH Medium

Biweekly trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

A golden round-leaved creeper that brightens the midground.

Aurea' Creeping Jenny lines soft stems with round, chartreuse-gold leaves, adding a warm pop of color that intensifies under bright light. Easy and adaptable, it can trail, climb hardscape, or be trimmed low.

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 placementMidground

Typical height3–8 in

Typical width3 in

Suggested minimum tank5 gal

Suggested tank height8 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightHigh

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR40–100

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

Temperature68–80°F

pH5.5–7.2

GH1–12 dGH

KH0–8 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant small portions in a grid; good light and CO2 drive it to carpet.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Runners / division

Acclimation

Melts back before carpeting if light/CO2 are marginal.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Fails to stay low and carpet without strong light and CO2; lifts if roots are shallow.

KEEP EXPLORING

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Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

About Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

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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