• Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
  • Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
  • Limnophila heterophylla - Fast-Growing Cabomba Alternative for Planted Tanks Aquafleur
  • Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
  • Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
  • Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
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Limnophila heterophylla

Fine feathery whorled leaves on a delicate bright-light Limnophila stem plant

£7.99
£7.99
    Quick Facts

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    Origin: Cultivated

    Position in Aquarium: Midground

    Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Fast
    Description

    Limnophila heterophylla is a fine-leaved stem plant from Southeast Asia producing delicate, feathery whorls of finely divided leaves along slender stems. Its light, intricate leaf structure gives it a soft, cloud-like quality in the aquarium that is quite distinct from the bolder leaf forms of most background stem plants and highly appreciated in detailed aquascaping compositions.

    It performs best with bright light and CO2 supplementation. Without CO2 the fine leaves can become sparse and the plant struggles to maintain good growth. A nutritious substrate or regular liquid fertilisation program supports the steady growth needed to keep the stems full and visually appealing over time.

    Supplied as an established potted plant, Limnophila heterophylla suits aquariums from 60 litres upward in a well-lit, CO2-supplemented environment. Used in the background, its feathery texture contrasts beautifully with broader-leafed plants elsewhere in the layout and adds a refined, delicate dimension to the planted composition.
    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.
    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
    Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
    Limnophila heterophylla - Fast-Growing Cabomba Alternative for Planted Tanks Aquafleur
    Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
    Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur
    Limnophila heterophylla - fast growing! Aquafleur

    Customers praised this aquatic plant for its rapid growth and vibrant appearance. Reviews highlight "grows insanely fast" and "doubled in size in two weeks." Plants arrived healthy and well-packaged. Fish love hiding in them. One customer noted stems disintegrated, though this was isolated. Requires frequent trimming due to fast growth. Ideal for beginners and background planting.

    • This stuff grows insanely fast. It's more than quadrupled in size in two weeks.
    • Amazing quality, plants came well packaged and vibrant in colour.
    • Plants very healthy. After a few weeks they are flourishing. My shrimps love them.
    • 5 stars: 44 (96%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (4%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Anonymous (Heywood, GB)
    Fantastic starter plants

    Bought 5 plants to fill the back of my tank and they’re brilliant. In very good condition, packaged really well and they’re growing really well and quick.

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    L.D.

    Spot on, thank you 😊

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    Gemma (Bexleyheath, GB)
    Grows FAST!

    This stuff grows insanely fast. It’s more than quadrupled in size in two weeks. I am a beginner, these are the first plants I’ve kept, and they are certainly a success. Too successful actually, they need trimming down asap! Could end up being annoying when I’m having to constantly trim!

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    Joey

    Amazing quality, plants came well packaged and vibrant in colour.

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    Mavis

    Healthy plants well packed and quick delivery

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    Christiaan v.d.B. (Camden, GB)
    Great Plants

    I have ordered a few plants now form aquaessentials.

    Really impressed with the postage time and the quality of the packing to ensure the plants arrive in good condition.

    The plant arrived in fantastic and it has only been in my tank over a week and has already started to grow.

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    Clotilde

    Beautiful and healthy plant

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    Brian B.B. (London, GB)
    Limnophila heterophylla

    I have used this plant before and always been most pleased with its pleasant appearance and addition to my my aquarium. As usual, very good plants arrived on time very well packed. Thank you Aqua Essentials.

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    irene m. (Gateshead, GB)
    Excellent

    These plants arrived in excellent condition , growing really well in my tank another great purchase .

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    Neil P. (Tavistock, GB)
    Not the best

    Unfortunately not very good. Only have 2 stems left, the rest has just disintegrated and fallen apart and disappeared into the filter

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    SUSAN

    Great plants

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    Wendy B. (Nottingham, GB)
    Great plant

    Arrived quickly and well packaged, doing great

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    Maureen

    Fast growing lovely looking plant

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    Graham S. (Bridgwater, GB)

    growing well after just 2 weeks

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    Ron H.
    Review

    Just love this plant, looks a bit like cabomba and sways beautifully in water stream. As always Aqua Essentials superb quality.

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    Sharon G.
    Review

    Great plant for my 25 litre tank not too big or small great delivery as usual & packaging.

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    Alan W.
    Review

    Prompt delivery, well packaged, healthy and doing well.

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    Carolyn T.
    Review

    Love this plant and boy does it grow. Looks great at back of my 60litre tank. Quality plants.

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    Dawn M.
    Review

    Beautiful would buy again ????

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    Mike H.
    Review

    Great service. Arrived quickly and very well packed. I bought 3 of these and was able to separate them into 9. All growing really well and look fantastic.

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    Pamela A.
    Review

    Lovely healthy looking plant, no signs of algae or snails which is always a worry when buying plants! Settled nicely in the aquarium, growing fast. V happy :)

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    Jan M.
    Review

    Arrived in good condition. Very fast growing plant and has been trimmed after just two weeks.

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    Simon W.
    Review

    Arrived in excellent condition growing really fast

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    Norman H.
    Review

    Great plants, excellent service

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    Nadia A.
    Review

    Lovely quality plants and are taking really well to my aquarium without soil. I am using the nutrient tablets at root level. They are growing at a decent pace.

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    Peter C.
    Review

    Does what it says on the tin, growing fast.

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    David F.
    Review

    Fantastic looking my small fish love hiding in them

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    Mark B.
    Review

    Arrived safely packaged,healthy plant growing very fast fish love it.

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    Terry B.
    Review

    Fantastic plant it grows very indeed

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    Christine B.
    Review

    Packed well looks good in the tank fish love it

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    Philippa H.
    Review

    Arrived in great packaging, as have all my orders. I've tied some of it to an arch, others to ceramic rings, a couple just loosely into the sand. All of it seems quite happy and is growing well.

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    Colin R.
    Review

    love this nice and tall quick growing looks goog

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    Gary H.
    Review

    Lovely bright colour, though quite a delicate plant. Seems to have grown pretty fast since planted.

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    FRANCES C.
    Review

    Two excellent plants that are growing fast. My cardinal tetras love to hide in them!

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Does Limnophila heterophylla need CO2?

    Yes. CO2 supplementation is important for keeping the fine whorled leaves full and the growth compact and healthy. Without it the plant tends to become sparse.

    What light level does it need?

    Bright light is recommended for best growth. Under medium or low light the plant becomes leggy and less attractive over time.

    Is it easy to care for?

    It is moderately demanding and best suited to hobbyists with experience in CO2-injected planted aquariums. Beginners may find it challenging to maintain well.

    How do I propagate it?

    Trim stems and replant the cuttings in the substrate. They root readily and continue growing. Regular trimming keeps the stems bushy and full.

    What makes it different from Limnophila aquatica?

    Heterophylla is smaller in overall scale — its whorls of leaves are finer and more compact than the very large whorls of aquatica, making it suitable for a slightly wider range of aquarium sizes.