Plant Specifications:
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Origin: |
North America |
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Care: |
Easy |
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Light Requirements: |
Medium |
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Placement: |
Midground to Background |
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Size: |
20cm - 30cm |
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Nutrient Requirements: |
Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended |
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Preferred Water Chemistry: |
pH 6.5-7.5 |
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Growth: |
Fast |
Plant Description:
Green Cabombais part of the Cabomba genus. They are native to bog and shallow waters in North America where they grow in completely submerged environments.
Cabomba caroliniana is a plant that is adored because of their delicate lace-like fanned leaves. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by stem cuttings.
In the aquarium, Bacopas is an easy to care for plants that thrives in a variety of environments; it does best in low lighting and low fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. This plant is a quick grower and is ideal for filling in spaces in the aquarium quickly. Cabomba caroliniana is ideal for beginners and low maintenance tanks as it does not require much attention.
This plant is a medium to fast grower and will require frequent trimming and pruning to keep it in its best health and shape.