Care at a glance
Iconic feathery beginner stem, the leaves develop the famous deeply-cut lacework only in submersed form (above water they look like a different plant entirely). Grows so fast it works as a 'nutrient sponge' in new tanks to outcompete algae. Less forgiving of low light than temple plant; thins out and goes leggy in dim corners.
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Part of our complete guide to the planted aquarium.
Leaves yellowing, pitting, or new growth coming in pale or twisted? Work out what it’s short of in our plant deficiency guide.
