Kaiser Aquatics Limnophila Aromatica

Kaiser Aquatics Limnophila Aromatica (Medium Tech)

Kaiser Aquatics Limnophila Aromatica is first of all a medium to High-tech plant. In other words, it needs an active substrate but will grow better with added CO2.

Limnophila aromatica can be found growing in swampy or boggy soil in its native region of southeastern Asia. Light is the most important aspect of successful culture with L. aromatica, though its nutrient and carbon needs should not be underestimated. With its amazing coloration, L. aromatica is most effective in the aquascape as a focal point. It appears particularly well against a dark background or species with small, bright, light green leaves. Kaiser Aquatics Limnophila Aromatica species is extremely effective and appealing, especially if it is well-maintained.

Planting Instructions for the Limnophila Aromatica:

• Firstly, take the label off.
• Secondly, remove the rock wool together with the plant from the net pot
• Thirdly, make sure you also remove the rock wool from the root system, take care not to break or tear the larger roots while doing this
• Finally, plant the stems using tweezers into the substrate

Transitioning process

• Emersed to submersed growth in your aquarium
• Provide good water conditions for your plants
• Dose a respectable aquatic fertilizer for your plants, follow the instructions from the manufacturer
• Make sure you have the correct lighting spectrum, based on the plants needs
• Prune dead leaves and stems constantly
• A Co2 system is a good addition into your aquarium for the plants to flourish
• Conduct 20-30% water changed once a week to ensure good water conditions
• Patience is key for the transition to take place

In a few days, after placing your plants in the aquarium you will notice some of the leaves start to melt and fall away.
This means the transition process has started. Please note the plants might look DEAD, but they are fully alive, so do not panic. After a few days, you will notice new growth will appear and the plant will fully change its form into submersed growth. You need to continuously trim and put fertilizer in for the plants to thrive in your aquarium.

Plant Food/Fertilizer:

If you are looking for a good plant fertilizer for Kaiser Aquatics Limnophila Aromatica, you can look at the 2hr Aquarist range. APT Zero for new aquariums and APT Complete for older setups. Alternatively – you can use Easylife Profito or Scape Complete if you are on a budget.

Will this plant grow in your tank? We have made a guide to aid in >growing/understanding aquatic plants<. View other plants that will grow in: ( Low Tech | Medium Tech | High Tech | All Plants )

*This is a Potted Plant and NOT a Tissue Culture Plant. This plant was grown in a greenhouse and is NOT guaranteed to be snail, algae, or pesticide-free. Potted plants are cheaper than Tissue Culture Plants as they are not grown in a sterile laboratory. They generally appear to be bigger than Tissue Culture plants. We recommend Tissue Culture Plant for 100% client satisfaction.

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