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A beautiful stem plant with delicate needle-like leaves. Grows without CO2, beginner-friendly background plant.
Limnophila sessiliflora is a stem plant in the family Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae), native to wetlands and rice paddies across India and Southeast Asia, where it may grow emersed or submerged. Sold in the trade as 'Ambulia,' its whorled, finely divided leaves create a feathery, soft aesthetic that is particularly effective in background planting. Its most notable characteristic is outstanding hardiness: it grows vigorously at moderate light levels without CO2 supplementation, making it one of the most forgiving stem plants available. Growth is fast, requiring frequent trimming, but replanted stem cuttings establish without difficulty. Superficially similar to Cabomba but considerably easier to cultivate. The submerged form produces noticeably finer leaves than the emersed form. Hardy enough for goldfish tanks, it has served as a reliable beginner stem plant for decades.
Origen
India and Southeast Asia
Esperanza de vida
Perennial
Tamaño
20-50cm
Temperatura
20〜28℃
Liquid fertilizer
CO2無添加でもよく育つ
成長が早い
繊細な葉が美しい後景を作る
トリミングで脇芽が出る
水質浄化能力が高い
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Ambulia es 20〜28℃. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Ambulia es Perennial. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Ambulia típicamente alcanza 20-50cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Ambulia se alimenta de: Liquid fertilizer. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Ambulia varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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