Lindernia Rotundifolia is a bright green stem plant originating from Asia. It is a fast-growing plant that can be considered an aquatic weed. Due to its fast-growing nature, this plant is excellent at absorbing nitrates in an aquarium. The round leaves grow horizontally from the vertical stems and when grown in thick groups it can create a nice background bush effect. This plant can grow both submerged and emerged. When planted close to the top of an aquarium, the stems can grow past the waterline and continue reaching towards the light.
Family Name: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Asia
Height: 6-8”
pH: 6.5-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: High
Co2: Recommended
Propagation: Cuttings
Growth Rate: Fast
Lindernia Rotundifolia
Lindernia Rotundifolia is a beautiful aquarium plant known for its small, rounded green leaves and compact, bushy growth. Its vibrant foliage makes it perfect for foreground or midground planting, adding texture, depth, and a natural look to aquascapes.
Type: Stem Plant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Demand: Medium to High
CO2 Requirement: Medium
Placement: Foreground to Midground
Care Guidelines
This plant thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and benefits from regular fertilization and CO2 supplementation. Adequate lighting encourages healthy, bushy growth, while regular trimming helps maintain its compact shape and promotes denser foliage.
Water Conditions
Temperature: 72 to 82°F
pH: 6.0 to 7.5
Hardness: Soft to Moderate
Propagation
Easily propagated by cutting stems and replanting them in the substrate.
Lindernia Rotundifolia is ideal for aquarists looking for a low-maintenance, visually appealing plant that adds greenery, texture, and natural beauty to planted aquariums.
