Sponge plant
Limnobium spongia
Familia : Hydrocharitaceae
PlantaAgua dulcefloating
Floating plant with round, spongy leaves, providing shade and shelter. Very easy care, ideal for open tanks.
Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Descripción
Limnobium spongia is a floating plant with heart-shaped leaves 5-10 cm in diameter. Their spongy texture allows flotation. Roots hang in the water, providing shelter for fry. It grows quickly under moderate light and absorbs nitrates. Beware of overgrowth.
Hábitat
Región :
Still waters, lakes and marshes
Distribución :
Parámetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH6–8
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Cuidado
Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
20 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
10 cm
Esperanza de vida
2 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación
Notas de cuidado
Temperature 20-28°C, pH 6-8, GH 5-15. Moderate lighting. No CO2 needed. Remove excess leaves regularly to avoid shading. Propagation by dividing stolons.