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Lagenandra Nairii
Lagenandra nairii
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
📍 South Asia (Sri Lanka)
Large, arrow-shaped leaves with dark green to olive colouring. A dramatic specimen plant that grows slowly and stays beautiful.
Tank Mates
Small, peaceful algae-eaters that won't damage plant leaves and help maintain tank cleanliness
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae without harming the plant and add visual interest
Small, peaceful schooling fish that appreciate the shelter provided by large leaves
Excellent companion plant with similar low-light tolerance and slow growth rate
Compatible foreground/midground plant with similar care requirements and low-maintenance nature
Peaceful, small fish that won't uproot or damage the plant and appreciate dense vegetation
Common Diseases
Leaf Melting
Leaves become translucent, mushy, or dissolve; typically occurs after sudden environmental changes or poor water conditions
Maintain stable water parameters, ensure adequate water circulation, remove affected leaves, and avoid drastic temperature or pH fluctuations
Nutrient Deficiency
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, or leaf deformation indicating lack of macronutrients or micronutrients
Dose liquid fertilizer weekly, perform regular water changes to replenish nutrients, and consider adding root tabs if substrate is depleted
Algae Overgrowth
Green, brown, or black algae coating leaves and reducing light penetration to the plant
Reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, perform manual algae removal, add algae-eating fish or shrimp, and maintain stable nutrient balance
Root Rot
Rhizome becomes soft, mushy, or blackened; plant fails to grow or shows signs of decay at the base
Improve water circulation, reduce organic waste buildup in substrate, perform partial water changes, and consider replanting in fresh substrate if severe
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Quick Facts
- co2
- optional
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- midground/background
- difficulty
- medium
- growthRate
- slow