Plant profile
UG
Utricularia graminifoliaUG is a hard carpeting aquarium plant for foreground placement. It prefers high light, usually needs CO2, and has medium growth in good care.
Hard careHigh lightCO2 usually required
Foreground
HardDifficulty
HighLight
RequiredCO2
MediumGrowth
68–82°FTemperature
Plant Type
- Type
- Carpeting
- Placement
- Foreground
- Growth rate
- Medium
Care Needs
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Light
- High
- CO2
- CO2 usually required
Shop Listing
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View at Fitz Fish PondsSubstrate
Fine sand or gravel
Fertiliser
Both column and root feeding
Propagation
Runners — trim and replant daughter plants
Planning Notes
- Best for aquarists who can manage stronger lighting, nutrients, and stable care.
- Plan around CO2 and nutrient consistency before using it as a centerpiece plant.
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