Ottelia alismoides

Does not support the carbonate hardness of water, prefers a substrate rich in nutritive materials and an intense illumination. The foliar rosette consists of petiolated leaves, of a yellowish green. The limb, with clearly coiled edges, is rounded in the shape of a heart, wavy between the ribs. Its base and the trigone petiole are dentured. To be placed with calm fish.

Otelia Alismoides is an aquarium plant with flexible and floating stems. It has heart -shaped leaves and dark green color. The flowers of this plant are white in color with tubular petals. It is from Asia and needs a lively light and a soil rich in nutrients to prosper in an aquarium. It is also sensitive to the high levels of phosphates and nitrates in water, so it is important to maintain good water quality to keep it healthy. Otelia Alismoides is an excellent plant for rich fauna aquariums and is often used to provide a shadow and shelter area for fish.