Limnobium laevigatum

Freely floating plant on the surface of the water and easy adaptation. It consists of small rosettes of briefly petiolated leaves. The blade is rounded, slightly cordiform, curved, smooth, shiny, dark green, rarely spotted on the upper side, lighter, swollen and spongy on the underside. It has many fine and hairy roots that plunge into water. High light needs. It is necessary to leave 10 cm between the lamps and the surface of the water, the glass covering the aquarium is to be tilted slightly.

Limnobium Laevigatum is a floating aquarium plant from South America. It is commonly called Ludwigia, Amazon mousse or freshwater foam. This plant is characterized by dark green oval leaves and a long and flexible rod which allows it to float on the surface of the water. It is often used in aquariums to improve water quality by filtering impurities and providing oxygen to aquatic fauna. Limnobium Laevigatum is an easy -to -maintain plant, but it needs lively light and a substrate rich in nutrients to develop well.