Limnobium laevigatum | Floating plant with long roots In Vitro

Limnobium laevigatum is a popular, free-floating aquarium plant that impresses with its round, light green leaves and long, decorative roots . It provides natural shade , reduces excess nutrients, and offers excellent hiding places for young fish and shrimp.

This plant is supplied in vitro in a sterile cup and is therefore 100% free of snails, algae, and pesticides – ideal for shrimp, community, and aquascaping tanks . After thoroughly rinsing off the nutrient gel, Limnobium laevigatum is simply placed on the water's surface and quickly adapts to the new conditions.

🌿 Plant profile:

🔸 Scientific name: Limnobium laevigatum
🔸 Family: Hydrocharitaceae
🔸 Origin: South America
🔸 Delivery form: InVitro (sterile laboratory culture)
🔸 Light requirements: low to medium
🔸 Temperature: 18–30 °C
🔸 Growth: fast
🔸 Location: Water surface (floating plant)
🔸 pH value: 6.0–7.5
🔸 Water hardness: soft – medium-hard
🔸 CO₂ requirement: not necessary
🔸 Propagation: Daughter plants

💡 Tip:

Regular thinning prevents excessive shading. In aquariums with a cover, sufficient distance from the water surface should be ensured, as Limnobium laevigatum prefers high humidity.

👉 Conclusion:

Limnobium laevigatum InVitro is a fast-growing, decorative floating plant – snail-free, easy to care for and ideal for natural aquariums with a calm surface.