Lilaeopsis brasiliensis :

 

Origin:   South America

Type:   Stolons

Growth:   slow

Height:   4 cm - 7 cm

Width:   5 cm - 10 cm

Light demands:   0.50 Watt per liter

CO2 demands:   6-14 mg per liter

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a "lawn effect'' (4-7 cm tall) is only achieved at high light intensity. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed a few centimetres apart to help the plants grow together more quickly. Place in an open position without shading from other plants to ensure good light. Lilaeopsis brasiliensis can be used in garden ponds, and also tolerates low salt concentrations in brackish aquariums.

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Lindernia rotundifolia

 

 

 

Origin:   Asia

Type:   Stem

Growth:   fast

Height:   15 cm - 30 cm

Width:   10 cm - 20 cm

Light demands:   0.25 Watt per liter

CO2 demands:   3-5 mg per liter

 

 

Lindernia rotundifolia grows on sandy banks along streams in Asia. The plant is undemanding and the stems with marbled leaves quickly form compact groups. Lindernia rotundifolia is suitable both for background and as a solitary mid-ground plant with leaves growing tightly from top to bottom.

A good starter plant that thrives under most conditions.

 

 

 

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