Lindernia Rotundifolia

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Lindernia rotundifolia

• Common Name: Roundleaf Lindernia, Rotundifolia

• Origin: Southeast Asia (found in India, Thailand, and surrounding regions)

• Height: 10–30 cm (4–12 inches)

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5

• Care: Moderate

• Light: Moderate to high

• CO₂: Recommended for optimal growth

• Propagation: Stem cuttings

• Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Care Notes

• Leaf Texture & Appearance: Lindernia rotundifolia has round to oval-shaped leaves that are bright green in color. The leaves grow in a dense rosette pattern along the stem. Under optimal lighting and nutrients, the plant can develop a more compact and bushy form, adding texture and color contrast in the aquascape.

• Placement: Best suited for the midground or foreground of an aquascape, depending on the size of your tank. It can create a soft, lush bush or be used as an accent plant in aquascaping designs.

• Water Conditions: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a temperature range of 22–28°C (72–82°F). It can tolerate a variety of water conditions but will grow best in stable, clean water.

• Lighting: Prefers moderate to high light. This plant will exhibit optimal growth and color under bright light. Insufficient lighting can result in leggy growth, and the plant may not develop its characteristic dense form.

• CO₂: Recommended. While it can survive without CO₂ supplementation, adding CO₂ will result in faster growth and more vibrant colors. It helps maintain a healthy, compact form with a lush appearance.

• Fertilization: Regular liquid fertilization helps promote healthy growth, especially with micronutrients (like iron) and macronutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Root tabs can also provide additional nutrients for better root growth.

• Propagation: This plant propagates easily via stem cuttings. Simply cut the top portion of a healthy stem and replant it in the substrate. The cutting will root and grow into a new plant. It also tends to spread by side shoots or runners from the base.

• Growth Rate: Moderate. This plant is not extremely fast-growing, but with proper lighting, CO₂, and nutrients, it can fill in space at a steady rate.