Limnophila Indica Yellow

Overview: Limnophila Indica Yellow is a beautiful aquatic plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is usually found growing in the wild in countries like Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh. As the name indicates, the plant exhibits green and yellow leaves that make it one of a kind. It is an attractive and striking plant to grow in an aquarium. Aquarists often use it as a foreground plant to add beauty to their aquascape. Limnophila Indica Yellow is a fast-growing and less demanding plant with the ability to thrive in varied water conditions; thus, suitable for beginners as well. It can also be used as a filler between the green plants to add more color and beauty.

Appearance: Limnophila Indica Yellow is known for its yellow-green leaves that have a tinge of red in them. It develops only under high light intensity. The leaves are lance-shaped, and the plant is slender in shape. Under optimum water conditions, it grows as tall as 20 to 30 cm in height. From the bushy growth to the compact growth pattern, Limnophila Indica Yellow allures all for its exoticness. The yellow hue of the leaves becomes prominent and vibrant when the plant is placed under high light conditions and provided enough nutrients.

Hard/Soft Plant: Limnophila Indica Yellow is a soft plant and usually performs well under suitable and stable water conditions. Even though it can thrive in slight fluctuations as well, keeping water temperature, pH, and hardness in control helps with growth.

Ideal Water Temperature: The ideal temperature range for Limnophila Indica Yellow is between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius. Since it is native to Southeast Asia, it prefers to grow in tropical conditions, flourishing in warm and stable waters. ‘

Lighting Conditions: Limnophila Indica Yellow performs well when planted under moderate to high light conditions. Under low light, the plant is not able to show its true colors and shows stunted growth as well.

Ideal pH Level: The ideal pH range for Limnophila Indica Yellow is between 6 and 7.5.

Other Requirements: Nutrient-rich substrate helps Limnophila Indica Yellow to flourish well. Roots tabs and liquid fertilizers are the best to supply essential nutrients to the plant. Usually, there is no need for additional carbon dioxide, but supplementing the same will favor its growth.

Propagation: The best way to propagate Limnophila Indica Yellow is through cuttings. Cutting a healthy stem just below the leaf node and replanting it into the substrate will develop new roots and help the cutting to grow into a new plant after a few days. For bushy and compact growth, trim the plant after regular intervals.

Do You Know: While there are many species of Limnophila Indica, this is called ‘yellow’ because it exhibits its unique yellow hue under right light conditions. The yellow color adds more beauty to the aquascape and absorbs excess nutrients from the water.