{"product_id":"baka-limnophila-aromatica","title":"Baka - Limnophila aromatica","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Aromatic Limnophila \/ Rice Paddy Herb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Southeast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Plantaginaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 20–50 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement in Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Midground, Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂ Requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Recommended for optimal growth and colouration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 22–28°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5.5–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePropagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Stem cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking stem plant from Southeast Asia, valued by aquascapers for its beautiful colouration, elegant leaf structure and ability to create a dramatic focal point in planted aquariums. Depending on growing conditions, its foliage can range from fresh green and bronze to rich reddish-purple and deep purple tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder strong lighting, consistent CO₂ and good nutrition, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops its most intense colours and compact growth. Its upright stems and narrow, textured leaves make it an excellent contrast plant alongside fine-leaved greens, carpeting plants and darker hardscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting characteristic of this species is its distinctive aromatic scent when the leaves or stems are crushed – a trait reflected in the name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003earomatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Colour Potential\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Depending on lighting and growing conditions, the foliage can develop shades of green, bronze, red and purple, making it an excellent colour accent in an aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Leaf Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The narrow leaves form attractive whorls around the upright stems, creating both texture and vertical interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Feature Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A carefully positioned group can become a striking focal point, particularly when contrasted against bright green plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponds Well to High-Tech Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Strong lighting, stable CO₂ and balanced fertilisation encourage denser growth and significantly stronger colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: When handled or crushed, the leaves release a distinctive fragrance – an unusual characteristic among commonly kept aquarium plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Medium to high lighting is recommended. Stronger light encourages more compact growth and enhances the plant's red and purple colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: CO₂ supplementation is strongly recommended for the best results. Stable CO₂ encourages healthier, denser stems and improved colour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e performs well at temperatures of approximately 22–28°C and in slightly acidic to neutral water, although it can adapt to a broader range of conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Consistent macro- and micronutrient availability is important. Adequate iron and trace elements, together with sufficient nitrogen and other macronutrients, support healthy growth and strong colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrimming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Regular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller, bushier group. Once the stems become too tall, the healthy tops can be cut and replanted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant individual stems into the substrate with a small amount of space between them to allow light and water circulation around the lower leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor maximum visual impact, plant several stems together to create a dense group rather than using isolated individual stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the midground or background, depending on the aquarium size and desired layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegularly trim the growing tips to encourage side shoots and create a compact, bushy appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplant healthy trimmed tops when necessary to rejuvenate older groups and maintain their best appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor stronger red and purple tones, provide good-quality lighting, stable CO₂ and balanced fertilisation rather than relying on excessive iron supplementation alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolour, texture and elegant upright growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimnophila aromatica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent choice for aquascapers wanting a distinctive stem plant that becomes increasingly impressive under high-quality growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"baka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41946802454661,"sku":"LIM-ARO","price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/baka-limnophila-aromatica","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}