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Ambulia

Limnophila sessiliflora · family Plantaginaceae

Ambulia (Limnophila sessiliflora) — aquarium plant
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Light
Medium
CO₂
Not required
Temperature
22–28 °C
pH
6–7.5
Hardness
4–15 °dGH
Growth rate
Fast
Height
up to 50 cm
Placement
Background
Root feeder
No

Pros and cons

  • Grows very fast — soaks up nitrates
  • Airy feathery leaves look ornamental
  • Doesn't require CO₂
  • Propagates easily from cuttings
  • Needs regular pruning
  • Without good light, the bottom stem goes bare
  • Can become invasive in warm-climate waterways

Description

A fast-growing feather-leaved background stem. Looks like cabomba but is much less fussy.

Care

Plant 5–7 stems in groups along the back glass. Prune every 2–3 weeks.

FAQ

Можно ли держать лимнофилу без CO₂?
Да, в отличие от кабомбы растёт нормально без CO₂. Под подачей углерода становится пышнее.
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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Limnophila sessiliflora · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22