Egeria Densa

Scientific Name: Egeria densa

Common Name:

• Brazilian Waterweed

• Anacharis

Origin: South America (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay)

Height: Up to 60 cm (24 inches) or more

• Can grow very tall and is usually trimmed to maintain size

pH: 6.5 – 7.5

Care: Easy

• Beginner-friendly

• Fast-growing and tolerant of a wide range of water conditions

Light: Moderate to High

• More light encourages faster and denser growth

CO₂: Not required

• Grows well without CO₂, but CO₂ can boost growth significantly

Propagation:

• Stem cuttings

• Simply cut a healthy stem and replant in the substrate or let it float

Growth Rate: Fast

• One of the fastest-growing aquatic plants

• Regular trimming needed to prevent overgrowth