Heteranthera zosterifolia

Heteranthera zosterifolia

Description

The heteranthera zosterifolia is an aquarium plant commonly known as "sea mousse" or "jungle valisneria". It is a perennial aquatic plant with heart -shaped leaves that grow in compact tufts. Its leaves are green and can reach about 10 cm long. The plant also produces small white or pink flowers in summer.

Origin

  • Family : Pontederiaceae
  • Origin : Argentina, southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay

Features

  • Maximum height : 50 cm
  • Temperature : 21 - 29 °C
  • pH : 6.0 - 7.5
  • Hardness : 3 - 15 °dGH

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 02/12/2022

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