Gymnocoronis spilanthoides

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n the wild Gymnocoronis spilanthoides is generally found as a marsh plant, but it is very suitable for aquariums. It grows fast and makes few demands, but it does require a lot of light. With its light-green foliage, a group of Gymnocoronis spilanthoides forms a good contrast to the other aquarium plants. The high growth rate can help prevent algae because the plant absorbs a great number of nutrients from the water. Easy to propagate by side shoots or cuttings, which should be cut off and planted in the bottom.

Family Asteraceae
Continent South America
Region South America
Country of origin South America
Height 30-60 cm
Width 10-20 cm
Light requirements medium-very high
Temperature 15-30 °C
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance 5,5-8
Growth very fast
Demands easy