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Limnophila Sessiliflora (Ambulia)

Fast, feathery green stem plant for the background, hardy and fine in low light.

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Growth Form
Emersed means grown with the leaves above the waterline, which then transitions to its submerged form once planted.

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LowLight
LowCO2
FastGrowth
BeginnerDifficulty

Placement Background or midground

Description

Limnophila sessiliflora, commonly known as ambulia, is a classic aquarium stem plant with fine, feathery green leaves whorled up the stem. It grows tall and bushy, so it sits best in the background or midground where its soft texture fills space and gives the scene depth.

Ambulia is one of the easiest fast growers you can keep. It does well even under low light, and a little extra light with CO2 makes it fuller and more compact. It takes up excess nutrients from the water column as it grows, and it responds well to regular trimming: cut the tops, replant them, and it thickens up quickly.

Care at a glance

  • Placement: Background or midground
  • Lighting: Low
  • CO2: Low, not required
  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Colour: Green

Our plants are harvested fresh and algae free. The conversion to submerged, underwater form starts in our grow-out tanks, which maximises success once it settles into your aquarium.

Submerged means grown underwater and already adapted to life in the aquarium, ready to settle straight in. Emersed means grown with the leaves above the waterline, which then transitions to its submerged form once planted.

Specifications

  • NZ Rarity
    Common
  • Colour
    Green
  • 5 stars: 3 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
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Tk (New Zealand)
I hoping it grows, I'm happy with the

I hoping it grows, I'm happy with the plant

L
Lauren M (New Zealand)
Limnophila Sessiliflora (Ambulia)

Great quality plant

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A Lyttle (New Zealand)
Limnophila Sessiliflora (Ambulia)

Great sized healthy plant