Sponge plant
Limnobium spongia
Família : Hydrocharitaceae
PlantaÁgua docefloating
Floating plant with round, spongy leaves, providing shade and shelter. Very easy care, ideal for open tanks.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
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.
Habitat
Região :
Still waters, lakes and marshes
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura20–28 °C
pH6–8
GH5–15 °dGH
KH3–10 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
1/5
Dieta
Fotossintético
Aquário mín.
20 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
10 cm
Esperança de vida
2 anos
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
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.