LAGENANDRA KERALENSIS

🌿 Lagenandra keralensis
Rare Kerala Native Aquarium Plant

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✨ Why Aquascapers Love It

✔ Rare and highly sought-after species

✔ Beautiful brown-toned foliage

✔ Attractive ruffled leaf margins

✔ Unique hairy leaf texture

✔ Excellent feature plant for nature aquariums

✔ Native to the shaded stream banks of Kerala, India

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🌱 Plant Description

Lagenandra keralensis is a rare and fascinating aquatic plant known for its elegant brown leaves and creeping rhizome growth.

The oval-shaped leaves display attractive bronze to brown shades with finely ruffled edges and a soft hairy texture that sets it apart from many other aquarium plants. Its natural appearance makes it an excellent choice for aquascapers seeking unique foliage and subtle color contrast.

Growing from a creeping rhizome, this species gradually develops into a beautiful specimen plant that adds a wild, natural feel to planted aquariums and paludariums.

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📍 Placement

• Foreground (Large Tanks)

• Midground

• Feature Plant

• Paludariums

• Nature-Style Aquascapes

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⚙️ Care Guide

💡 Lighting: Medium

🌿 CO₂: Recommended

🌡 Temperature: 22–30°C

💧 Water Flow: Moderate to Good

🌱 Nutrients: Rich substrate preferred

📈 Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

⭐ Difficulty: Moderate

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💡 Planting Tips

• Never bury the rhizome completely.

• Attach or place the rhizome slightly above the substrate.

• Provide a nutrient-rich substrate for healthy growth.

• Ensure good water circulation around the plant.

• Regular CO₂ and balanced fertilization will enhance leaf quality and coloration.

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🎯 Best For

✓ Nature Aquariums

✓ Rare Plant Collections

✓ Biotope Setups

✓ Paludariums

✓ Aquascapers Looking for Unique Foliage

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🌿 A Rare Botanical Treasure from Kerala

Lagenandra keralensis is a unique species prized for its textured brown leaves, elegant growth habit, and natural beauty.

If you're looking to add something truly uncommon to your aquascape, this rare Kerala native is an exceptional choice that will stand out in any planted aquarium.