ADA Lagenandra meeboldii 'Silver Queen'
Lagenandra meeboldii ‘Silver Queen’ is a fantastic aquarium plant, known for both its stunning visual appeal and low-maintenance nature. With its broad, oval-shaped leaves adorned in a beautiful silver-green tone, this plant serves as an eye-catching focal point or an elegant backdrop in aquascapes.
How to use Lagenandra meeboldii 'Silver Queen'
Its striking silver-green coloration provides a striking contrast to the deep greens of plants like Anubias or Cryptocoryne, creating a vibrant visual contrast. It is best suited to the midground of the aquarium.
Plant Maintenance
'Silver queen' does best in moderate light levels, its slow-to-moderate growth makes it easier to maintain. The plant does well in nutrient-rich substrates, making it a good match for aquariums with soil-based or fertilised setups.
While it benefits from occasional root tabs or liquid fertilisers, it doesn’t require CO₂ supplementation to flourish—though it can certainly benefit from it.
Emersed Growth
This plant can be grown emersed in humid conditions, the leaf shape and pattern will be the most impressive in this form.
Key Infromation
- Variegated like appearance
- Rare and highly sought after
Lagenandra meeboldii 'Silver Queen' Growth Information
Lagenandra meeboldii 'Silver Queen' |
|
Difficulty |
Medium |
Type |
Rosulate |
Origin |
India |
Growth Rate |
Slow |
Height |
20-30cm |
Light Demand |
Moderate |
CO2 |
Optional |