Care specifications
| Type | Rhizome |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Low (15–50 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Beneficial, not required |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Max height | 8 in |
| Spread | 6 in |
| Placement | Midground, Epiphyte |
| Attaches to hardscape | Yes |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| Color | Red |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Nature, Biotope, Jungle |
Get Lagenandra Meeboldii 'Red'
Propagation
Divide the creeping rhizome into sections, each with roots and a growth point, much like splitting a crypt.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my Lagenandra lose all its leaves after planting?
Lagenandra, like Cryptocoryne, often melts back when adjusting to new water, dropping leaves before regrowing. Leave the rhizome undisturbed and stable, and new acclimated foliage will emerge over the following weeks.
Does Lagenandra meeboldii need CO2 to stay red?
It does not require CO2 and keeps reddish tones in good low-tech tanks, but stronger light, CO2, and iron deepen the color. It is far more forgiving than red stems, trading speed for reliability.
Lagenandra Meeboldii 'Red' appears in
- Aquarium plants that grow in low light
- Midground plants for aquariums
- Aquarium plants you can attach to stone
- Aquarium plants you can attach to driftwood
- Aquarium plants for nano tanks
- Snail-safe aquarium plants
- Red aquarium plants
- Slow-growing aquarium plants
- Low-maintenance aquarium plants
- Aquarium plants for betta tanks
- Plants for jungle-style aquascapes
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