Cabomba (fanwort)
Cabomba caroliniana
PlantsFreshwater
- Care level
- Moderate
- Maximum size
- 60 cm
- Temperature
- 20–27 °C
- pH
- 6–7.5
- Light
- High
- Diet
- Photosynthetic
Care at a glance
Cabomba has finely divided, fan-shaped whorls of leaves along the stem, which gives it a remarkably airy look, especially in a group. It demands strong light and breaks easily, so plant it carefully and keep it away from strong flow.
Important: in the European Union this species is on the list of invasive alien species, which makes sale, possession and distribution prohibited. Never release it into the wild and check the rules in your country if in doubt.
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