Description
The Indian Ambulia is long known in the aquarium hobby, however it's rarely cultivated. Limnophila indica is an aquatic plant from the tropics and subtropics of Africa, Asia and Australia. This species is quite variable; our plant has quite small leaf whorl diameters, a dense foliage and short internodes. It looks like a miniature version of Limnophila aquatica.
This Limnophila species is fast growing and quite undemanding. Medium lighting is sufficient, however the vivid light green shoots get heads with slightly reddish hues under strong lighting. Limnophila indica is easily propagated by head cuttings, furthermore it develops runner-like shoots creeping above the ground on which upright stems appear. In this way, the plant forms a lush, extended stand in a quite short time.
With its quite small shoots, Limnophila indica looks especially nice as an expanded stand in the aquarium midground. It needs enough space to spread out; regular trimming of the the stems and runners is recommendable. With its finely pinnate, bright green foliage, it contrasts effectively to plants with different texture and coloration.
Characteristic
Fine and densely set leaves
Small leaf whorl diameter
Fast growing
Undemanding
Category
Middle Ground
