Lindernia rotundifolia ‘Variegated’
Rare Variegated Stem Plant with Cream-Green Contrast
Lindernia rotundifolia ‘Variegated’ is a highly sought-after and uncommon aquarium stem plant known for its striking cream-white and green marbled leaves. The round to oval foliage and compact growth habit make it an eye-catching accent plant in planted aquariums. Due to its variegation, this cultivar grows more slowly than the standard green form and benefits from stable, high-quality conditions to maintain strong coloration.
🌱 Key Features
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Natural variegated cream and green leaves
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Rounded leaf shape with tidy stem growth
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Strong contrast plant for green-dominant layouts
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Rare and collectible cultivar
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Best used as a focal or accent grouping
⚙️ Optimal Aquarium Parameters
Difficulty: Medium
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Placement: Midground
🌡️ Water Parameters
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Temperature: 20–27 °C (68–81 °F)
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pH: 5.8–7.5
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GH: 2–8 dGH
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KH: 1–4 dKH
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TDS: ~80–180 ppm
💡 Lighting
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Requirement: Medium to High
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Higher light is needed to maintain strong variegation
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Insufficient light may cause leaves to revert greener and reduce contrast
💨 CO₂
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Strongly Recommended
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CO₂ improves growth stability, leaf size, and overall plant health
🌿 Nutrients
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Feeds mainly from the water column
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Consistent macro and micronutrient dosing required
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Adequate iron and trace elements help preserve leaf contrast
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Avoid nutrient starvation, which can cause melting or loss of variegation