Description
Cabomba is a popular aquatic plant genus from the water-shield family Cabombaceae. It is a relatively hardy and adaptable plant capable of surviving in tropical and extreme temperature conditions.
It features delicate needle-like leaves that grow on thin brittle stems; the vibrant foliage is either pale/lime-green or reddish-purple in color, flowers that are star-shaped or round in structure, it all boils down to the variety.
Difficulty
Moderate
Optimal Lighting
High
Optimal pH
6.0 – 7.5
Optimal GH
3 – 8
Optimal Temperature
20 – 28 °C (68 – 82 °F)
Substrate
Any / floater
Growth Rate
Fast
Placement in Tank
Background
Size
20 to 50+ cm (8 – 20 inches or more)
Fertilizers
Yes
CO2
Yes
Propagation
By cutting
Color
Green
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