Lagenandra meeboldii ‘Silver Queen’ – IC226

Lagenandra meeboldii ‘Silver Queen’ is an excellent choice for an aquarium due to its unique aesthetics and easy maintenance.

The plant features broad, elliptical leaves with a silver-green hue, making it a visually striking centerpiece or background plant in aquascapes.

Its subtle metallic sheen adds a sophisticated touch to aquariums.

It’s a hardy plant that thrives in a variety of water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

Lagenandra meeboldii can adapt to low to moderate lighting, reducing the need for advanced lighting setups.

Its slow to moderate growth rate helps maintain the aquascape design for longer periods without frequent trimming.

The plant grows well in nutrient-rich substrates, making it perfect for tanks with soil-based or fertilized substrates.

It benefits from root tabs or liquid fertilizers but doesn’t demand CO₂ supplementation, though it can thrive better with it.

It coexists peacefully with most fish and invertebrates, as it’s not prone to being nibbled or uprooted.

Ideal for biotope aquariums or planted tanks.

Suitable as a midground or background plant due to its height and lush foliage.

Its striking coloration makes it a good contrast to greener plants like Anubias or Cryptocoryne.