Samolus
Samolus valerandi
Medium
Medium Light
CO2: Recommended
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Small
Position
Foreground
Type
Rosette
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
18.0-24.0°C
64-75°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Medium Light
CO2
Recommended
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Not Needed
Recommended Products
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About
Cosmopolitan plant with a compact rosette. Light‑green, rounded leaves. Ideal for the foreground in temperate aquariums.
Care Notes
Prefers moderate temperatures. CO2 helps growth. A nutrient-rich substrate is important. Slow growth.
Propagation
Runners; lateral shoots
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Samolus valerandi |
|---|---|
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Type | Rosette |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Medium Light |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Foreground |
| Size | Small |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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