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Lagenandra Meeboldii
Lagenandra meeboldii
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
Grown by 1 member in 1 tankLagenandra meeboldii is a slow-growing aroid from the streams and marshes of southwestern India, related to the cryptocorynes. Its broad, leathery leaves grow from a creeping rhizome, and the red and green forms differ only in leaf colour. It does well in moderate light and a nutrient-rich substrate.
Where it's from
Native to India
At a glance
- CO₂
- optional
- Growth
- Slow
- Placement
- midground
- Temp
- 72–82°F
- 22–28°C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- GH
- 36–214 ppm
- 2–12 dGH
Tanks growing this
Growing in 1 tankBy variety. 0 tanks shared publicly; 1 more kept privately.
Lagenandra Meeboldii Red1 tank · all private
Kept only in private tanks so far.
Lagenandra Meeboldii Red pageCompatible livestock
See all 6Peaceful algae grazers that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, non-destructive shrimp that add color and won't uproot or damage the plant
Gentle algae eaters that respect plants and help maintain water quality
Small, peaceful fish that won't disturb the plant and add movement to the midground
Excellent companion plant with similar slow growth rate and low-light tolerance
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Common diseases 4Leaf Melt, Nutrient Deficiency, Algae Overgrowth, Root Rot
Leaf Melt
Leaves become translucent, mushy, and disintegrate; typically affects new growth first
Improve water circulation, reduce humidity around leaves, ensure stable water parameters, and remove affected leaves. Increase water changes and verify CO2 levels are not excessive
Nutrient Deficiency
Pale or yellowing leaves, stunted growth, loss of red coloration, and weak new growth
Dose all-in-one liquid fertilizer weekly, add macronutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), and ensure adequate lighting to support nutrient uptake
Algae Overgrowth
Green or brown algae coating on leaves, reduced light penetration, and plant vigor decline
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, add algae-eating shrimp or fish, and manually remove algae from leaves
Root Rot
Mushy rhizome, foul odor from substrate, leaf yellowing, and plant collapse
Improve substrate drainage, increase water circulation, reduce organic waste buildup, and consider replanting in fresh substrate if severe
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and change over time; check with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping or shipping it.
The care information here is written with AI help, so it can contain mistakes. Spot one? Tell us and we'll fix it. Native range: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) (CC BY 4.0).
At a glance
- CO₂
- optional
- Growth
- Slow
- Placement
- midground
- Temp
- 72–82°F22–28°C
- pH
- 6.0–7.5
- GH
- 36–214 ppm2–12 dGH
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