Indian limnophila

Indian Limnophila, scientific name Limnophila indica. The natural habitat extends to the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It was introduced to South America, and a hybrid variety of this species appeared in North America. In nature, it grows in flowing wetlands of rivers, completely or partially submerged in water.

Outwardly, it is almost identical to such closely related species as Limnophila sessile-flowered and Limnophila heterophyllous. Plants form an erect stem with graceful feathery leaves resembling thin threads. The differences between Limnophila indica are insignificant and consist mainly in a denser arrangement of whorls on the stem. It is possible to reliably determine the type of plant only by flowers in the surface form. In addition, the listed species often form hybrid varieties, which makes identification even more difficult.

It is considered a relatively undemanding, ornamental plant, perfect for decoration of the middle and background of the aquarium. In bright light, the tips of the leaves become reddish. Propagated by numerous shoots crawling along the ground. You can also prune, the separated fragment is able to give roots and become a new sprout.