Lagenandra meeboldii 'Green' (Jumbo Pot)

Lagenandra meeboldii 'Green' 

Scientific Name: Lagenandra meeboldii 'Green'
Common Name: Green Lagenandra
Origin: India
Growth Rate: Slow
Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 22–30°C

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• GH: 2–12 dGH

• KH: 1–8 dKH

Lighting

• Low to moderate lighting is sufficient.

• Moderate light promotes healthy growth and broader leaf development.

• Excessively intense lighting may encourage algae growth on the slow-growing leaves.

CO₂ Requirement

• CO₂ supplementation is not essential.

• Additional CO₂ can improve growth rate and overall plant vigor.

• Adapts well to low-tech aquariums without CO₂ injection.

Nutrient Requirements

• Primarily a root-feeding plant.

• Benefits greatly from nutrient-rich substrates and root tabs.

• Requires adequate nitrate, phosphate, potassium, and micronutrients for healthy growth.

• Regular fertilization supports larger leaves and stronger root development.

Placement in Aquarium

• Best suited for the midground.

• Can also be used as a specimen plant in larger foreground areas.

• Ideal for creating a natural jungle or riverbank appearance.

Propagation

• Propagated through rhizome division and side shoots.

• Mature plants produce daughter plants near the base.

• New plantlets can be separated and replanted once established.

Special Care Tips

• Avoid burying the crown too deeply in the substrate.

• Allow sufficient space around the plant, as mature leaves can become quite large.

• Stable water parameters help reduce the risk of transplant shock.

• Newly planted specimens may experience temporary leaf melt before producing submerged growth.

Aquascaping Use

Lagenandra meeboldii 'Green' is a beautiful rosette plant valued for its broad, textured green leaves and robust growth habit. Closely related to Cryptocoryne species, it is highly adaptable and suitable for both beginner and advanced aquarists. Its lush foliage makes it an excellent midground focal plant, adding texture, structure, and a natural appearance to Nature, biotope, and low-tech planted aquariums. With a nutrient-rich substrate and stable conditions, it develops into an impressive specimen that enhances the depth and visual appeal of the aquascape.