Limnobium Laevifolium in Cup - Aquaflora

Tissue culture aquarium plant in a closed vase.

The Limnobium Laevifolium, a native of South America, is a decorative floating plant particularly suitable for open aquariums.

High 1 to 5 cm high and with leaves of 5 to 10 cm wide.

It is also good in traditional aquariums, because the fine, long and decorative roots protect the small fish, perfect as hiding places.
This plant absorbs many nutrients therefore is perfect as an anti-algae plant.
If the water contains enough nutrients and the intensity of the light is good, the new leaves will appear above the water surface. It may be necessary to remove some to prevent the underlying plants still receive a little light.
When the level of nutrients in water decreases, growth will be much slower, which makes it an excellent indicator of the available nutrients.