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Taiwan Lily

Nymphoides sp. 'Taiwan'

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✦ DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

☀ LIGHT Moderate

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Recommended

Can grow without it, but responds noticeably to supplementation.

↗ GROWTH Fast

High trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Taiwan Lily

A unique rosette plant with bright green, flipper-shaped leaves.

Nymphoides sp. 'Taiwan' is an undemanding and fast-growing plant. It propagates easily by forming plantlets on its older leaves.

Shrimp friendly 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 height6–16 in

Typical width6 in

Suggested minimum tank10 gal

Suggested tank height18 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightModerate

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR20–80

Injected CO₂Recommended

CO₂ benefitModerate

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingHigh

Water-column feedingLow

Overall fertilizer demandModerate

Iron demandLow

MicronutrientsLow

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature68–82°F

pH6–7.5

GH2–12 dGH

KH2–10 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Any

Do not bury the crown.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Plantlets

Acclimation

Adapts quickly.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Grows very fast and can shade other plants.

KEEP EXPLORING

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