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Limnophila Aromatica ‘Vietnam Platinum’ – ADA Tissue Culture
Limnophila Aromatica ‘Vietnam Platinum’ is a captivating aquatic plant known for its vibrant colors and aromatic scent when grown emersed. This particular variant, ‘Vietnam Platinum,’ is renowned for its metallic sheen, which brings a striking contrast to aquascapes. Under optimal conditions, the leaves can take on hues of green, silver, and purple, making it an excellent choice for midground or background placement in planted aquariums. It is packaged in ADA Tissue Culture, ensuring a healthy and pest-free plant that is ready for your aquarium.
Detailed Care Guide:
Tank Requirements:
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Lighting: Limnophila Aromatica ‘Vietnam Platinum’ thrives in moderate to high lighting. Providing strong light will enhance the plant’s vivid colors, especially the metallic purple and platinum hues that make it so sought after. In lower light conditions, the plant may grow but will lose some of its intense coloration.
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CO2: While not absolutely required, adding CO2 injection is highly recommended to support faster growth, maintain vibrant colors, and improve the overall health of the plant. Limnophila Aromatica responds exceptionally well to CO2, especially in high-tech setups.
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Substrate: A nutrient-rich substrate is essential for the healthy growth of Limnophila Aromatica. ADA Aqua Soil or other nutrient-rich substrates will promote strong root development and provide the plant with the nutrients it needs to thrive.
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Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C)
- pH: 5.5 – 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (2 – 12 dGH)
Tissue Culture Preparation and Planting:
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Opening the Tissue Culture Container:
- Carefully open the ADA Tissue Culture container. Limnophila Aromatica ‘Vietnam Platinum’ is packaged in a sterile nutrient gel that protects the plant during transit.
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Rinsing the Plant:
- Remove the plant from the container and rinse off all the gel under lukewarm water. Gently massage the plant’s roots to ensure the gel is completely removed, as leftover gel can impact water quality in your tank.
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Dividing the Plant:
- Tissue cultures often contain multiple plantlets. You can divide the plant into smaller sections or individual stems for easier planting and more coverage across the aquarium.
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Planting:
- Use tweezers to carefully insert the plantlets into the substrate. Ensure the roots are buried but that the stem remains above the substrate.
- Placement: This plant is ideal for the midground to background of an aquascape, where its height and vibrant colors can add texture and contrast to the layout.
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Spacing: Space the plantlets about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart to allow room for growth and avoid overcrowding, which can impede light from reaching the lower portions of the plant.
Growth and Maintenance:
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Growth Rate: Limnophila Aromatica ‘Vietnam Platinum’ has a moderate to fast growth rate, particularly in tanks with strong lighting and CO2 supplementation.
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Trimming: Regular trimming is necessary to maintain the shape and prevent the plant from becoming leggy. Cutting the tops off will encourage bushier growth and can promote side shoots. You can also replant the trimmed tops to propagate more stems.
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Fertilization: This plant benefits from regular fertilization, especially with liquid fertilizers that provide essential macro and micronutrients. Supplement with iron to enhance the vibrant colors, particularly the purple and platinum hues.
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Pruning: As Limnophila Aromatica grows tall, lower leaves may drop off if they don’t receive enough light. Regular pruning and ensuring even light distribution can prevent this.
Special Considerations:
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Coloration: Under ideal conditions, the plant will exhibit platinum and purple hues on its leaves. For best results, provide strong lighting, adequate CO2, and nutrient supplementation.
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Emersed Growth: Limnophila Aromatica ‘Vietnam Platinum’ can be grown emersed in paludariums or ripariums, where it can develop its characteristic aromatic scent. However, it will adapt back to submerged growth once placed underwater, though it may experience a transition period where older leaves melt and new submerged growth appears.
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Height Control: Regular trimming is necessary to control the height of this plant, especially in smaller tanks. Keeping the plant short encourages more compact growth.
Propagation:
Limnophila Aromatica is easy to propagate. Simply cut the tops of the stems and replant them in the substrate. The plant will develop roots at the nodes and continue growing. The parent plant will also produce new shoots, making this species ideal for creating dense clusters in your aquarium.
Summary:
Limnophila Aromatica ‘Vietnam Platinum’ is an exceptional plant for aquascapers looking to add a burst of color and texture to their planted tanks. With its metallic sheen and vivid purple undertones, this plant can become a focal point in any layout. Packaged in ADA Tissue Culture, it is free from pests and contaminants, providing a clean start for your aquascape.
Tissue Culture Quick Tips:
- Rinse the gel off thoroughly to avoid contamination.
- Divide the plant into sections for easy planting.
- Plant in nutrient-rich substrate and provide moderate to high lighting for optimal growth.
- Regularly trim and fertilize to maintain vibrant colors and healthy growth.
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