Yellow loosestrife

Loosestrife yellow Aurea, scientific name Lysimachia nummularia “Aurea”. In a number of sources it is also referred to as Lysimachia golden. It is a natural variety of loosestrife. It grows in Europe and North America and is found along the banks of water bodies partially or completely submerged in water.

In a submerged position, under favorable conditions, it forms an erect, weakly branching stem with rounded leaves of light green and golden color. Aerial roots form on the stem. The sparse side shoots do not allow the plant to grow much, for which it is valued for creating landscapes in natural aquariums, for example, in the Dutch style of aquascaping.

In the surface position, the leaves lose their golden hue, and the stems begin to spread along the wet substrate, additionally being fixed by aerial roots growing from the leaf axils.

Loosestrife yellow Aurea is not picky about the growing environment. Perfectly adapts to a wide range of temperatures and values ​​of hydrochemical parameters, does not need additional introduction of carbon dioxide and bright light. However, CO2 reserves and high light levels are still welcome.

Probably the only important condition for healthy growth is the presence of a high nitrate (NO3) content of more than 5 ml/l. The lack of this substance leads to wilting of the leaves.