The decorative, vibrant, light green leaves of Nymphoides spec ‘Taiwan’ create excellent contrast with other green or colored aquarium plants. Grows up to 40 cm tall with a moderate growth rate.
In contrast to many other Nymphoides species with floating leaves, this species only forms underwater leaves. The decorative, vibrant, light green leaves create excellent contrast with other green or colored aquarium plants. The origin of this species is still uncertain – the first examples were imported from Taiwan. Hence the variety name of this low-maintenance Nymphoides species, ‘Taiwan’. This plant is also especially well-suited to Discus aquaria. The fish like to hang around under the leaf canopy.
The invitro cultivation of plants means, that individual cells or plant parts are cultivated on nutrient media under sterile, laboratory conditions. By adding certain growth regulators such as phytohormones, new and intact plants can be generated from small pieces and even cells.
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Genus: | Nymphoides |
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Species: | sp. ‘Taiwan’ |
Family: | Menyanthaceae |
Origin: | South East Asia |
Light: | high – medium |
Temperature: | 18-28°C |
Growth rate: | moderate |
Area: | Middle ground |
Height: | up to 40 cm |
pH: | 6-8 |
Water hardness: | soft to hard |
Co2: | 10-30 mg/l |
Propagation: | adventitious plants on the leaves |
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