Lindernia rotundifolia | Potted Live Aquarium Plant

Add lush, vibrant greenery to your aquascape with Lindernia rotundifolia, a versatile and fast-growing stem plant that's perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Supplied as a healthy potted plant, Lindernia rotundifolia features small, rounded bright green leaves that grow densely along its stems, creating a soft, natural look in any freshwater aquarium. It thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions and is an excellent choice for low-tech or high-tech planted tanks.

Easy to grow and quick to establish, this attractive plant responds well to regular trimming, encouraging dense, bushy growth that is ideal for creating a beautiful midground or background feature.

Key Features

✔ Supplied as a healthy potted aquarium plant

✔ Bright green rounded foliage

✔ Fast-growing and easy to maintain

✔ Perfect for beginner aquascapers

✔ Creates dense, bushy growth with regular trimming

✔ Excellent for low-tech and high-tech planted aquariums

✔ Suitable for freshwater community aquariums

✔ Safe for shrimp, snails and all freshwater fish

Perfect For

• Nature aquariums
• Aquascapes
• Community aquariums
• Shrimp tanks
• Nano aquariums
• Tropical freshwater aquariums

Plant Information

• Plant Type: Stem plant
• Placement: Midground to Background
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Optional (recommended for faster, denser growth)
• Difficulty: Easy
• Supplied As: Potted live plant

Planting Instructions

Remove the plant from the pot and gently wash away the rock wool surrounding the roots. Separate the stems if desired and plant them individually a few centimetres apart into a nutrient-rich substrate. As the plant grows, regular trimming will encourage branching and produce a thick, healthy group of stems.

Care Tips

Lindernia rotundifolia thrives in clean, nutrient-rich water with moderate lighting. While it performs well in low-tech aquariums, additional CO₂ and regular fertilisation will encourage faster growth and fuller, more vibrant foliage. Frequent pruning prevents overgrowth and helps maintain a compact, attractive appearance.

Why Choose Lindernia rotundifolia?

Lindernia rotundifolia is an excellent all-round aquarium plant that combines rapid growth with easy care. Its bright green foliage brings life and movement to planted aquariums, while its ability to grow well under a variety of conditions makes it one of the best choices for hobbyists of all experience levels.

Creature Culture Tip

Plant several stems together to create a dense, natural-looking bush. Pair Lindernia rotundifolia with red stem plants, Cryptocorynes and driftwood to create a vibrant, layered aquascape with plenty of contrast.