Limnophila Indica

Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Limnophila indica
• Common Name: Indian Limnophila, Indian Ambulia (sometimes confused with Limnophila sessiliflora)
• Origin: Southeast Asia (especially India and surrounding tropical regions)
• Height: 20–50 cm (8–20 inches)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Care: Easy – undemanding and beginner-friendly
• Light: Low to Moderate – grows well in low-tech setups, but higher light gives denser growth
• CO₂: Optional – grows well without CO₂, though CO₂ improves speed and appearance
• Propagation: Stem cuttings – top or side shoots can be cut and replanted
• Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

• Additional Notes:

  • Has soft, bright green, feathery leaves that give a delicate, bushy look.
  • Works well as a background plant or midground accent in smaller tanks.
  • Grows in both submerged and emersed forms; emersed leaves are broader and simpler.
  • Great oxygenator and nutrient absorber – helps outcompete algae.
  • Regular trimming encourages compact, bushy growth.