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Giant ambulia
Limnophila aquatica (Roxb.) Alston
20–30 cm
Height in the aquarium
medium to high
Light
low
CO₂ needs
22–28 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- background
- Propagation
- runners, cuttings
- Grows emersed
- yes
In the wild
Overview
Its finely cut, light green leaves give the stems a feathery look. This plant from India and Sri Lanka shows well in a group, where its branches make a bright bush. In an open-top tank, emersed shoots can bear small blue flowers.
- Scientific name
- Limnophila aquatica (Roxb.) Alston
- Classification
- Lamiales › Plantaginaceae
- IUCN Red List
- Not evaluated (NE)
Natural habitat
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
- Introduced by people
No introduction reported outside its native range.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
Good light encourages branching and more horizontal shoots. CO₂ and nutrients available in the water or substrate improve its growth. Leave room around the group, then take tip cuttings to fill out the planting. Its fine foliage contrasts well with broad-leaved plants.
Sources:Flowgrow Tropica GBIF POWO (Kew) · Base map: Natural Earth