Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum)
Common name or synonym: Hornwort
Scientific name: Ceratophyllum demersum
Pronunciation: ser-at-oh-FILL-um dem-er-sum
Family: Ceratophyllaceae
Origin or range: Cosmopolitan
Type of Plant: Stem
Difficulty: Easy
Area of tank best suited for: Floating or Midground to Background
Plant light requirements: Low
Propagation: Cuttings
General plant notes: This plant is a great nutrient sponge and can be used to export nitrate in unplanted tanks.
Hornwort will grow in just about any conditions. Good health is possible in hard water soft water. Water temperture
and pH are acceptable within in a very wide range. Tolerates brackish water.
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Scientific name: Ceratophyllum demersum
Pronunciation: ser-at-oh-FILL-um dem-er-sum
Family: Ceratophyllaceae
Origin or range: Cosmopolitan
Type of Plant: Stem
Difficulty: Easy
Area of tank best suited for: Floating or Midground to Background
Plant light requirements: Low
Propagation: Cuttings
General plant notes: This plant is a great nutrient sponge and can be used to export nitrate in unplanted tanks.
Hornwort will grow in just about any conditions. Good health is possible in hard water soft water. Water temperture
and pH are acceptable within in a very wide range. Tolerates brackish water.
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