Lindernia Rotundifolia Variegatus

🌿 Species Profile

• Common Name: Variegated Lindernia
• Scientific Name: Lindernia rotundifolia ‘Variegatus’
• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Origin: Asia (cultivated aquarium form)
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Placement: Midground to background

🌱 Appearance

• Small, rounded to oval leaves
• Distinct green + pale cream/white variegation
• Upright but slightly bushy stem growth
• Size:
  • Height: 10–30 cm (4–12 in)

It adds a bright contrast color compared to solid green plants.

🧪 Tank Requirements

• Temperature: 22–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to medium
• Lighting: Medium (high light improves variegation)
• CO₂: Not required but recommended for compact growth

🌿 Substrate & Nutrition

• Grows rooted in substrate
• Benefits from:
  • Nutrient-rich soil or aquasoil
  • Liquid fertilizers
  • Iron and micronutrients (important for strong variegation)

If nutrients are low, variegation may fade.

✂️ Care Tips

• Trim regularly to maintain bush shape
• Replant cut stems to create dense groups
• Provide good light for stable variegation
• Avoid shading from taller plants

🌱 Propagation

• Very easy:
  • Cut stems → replant
• Quickly forms new bushy clusters

🐟 Aquarium Use

Best for:

• Color contrast in planted tanks
• Midground accent groups
• Dutch-style aquascapes

Compatible with:

• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Shrimp
• Peaceful community fish