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Cabomba
Stem Plants

Cabomba

Cabomba caroliniana

Feathery fan leaves; beautiful but needs strong light.

Banned in the EU and Australia as an invasive plant.

Needs

Care levelModerate
LightHigh
CO₂Low
GrowthFast
HeightUp to 50 cm
Temperature18–26 °C
WhereBack of the tank
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water

How to keep it

  • High light
  • Low light (falls apart)

Good with

Animals that leave it alone