🌿 Cabomba

( Fanwort)

Scientific name: Cabomba caroliniana

Description

Cabomba is a beautiful freshwater aquatic plant known for its delicate, fan-shaped leaves and soft, feathery appearance. Its vibrant green foliage creates a lush underwater landscape while providing shelter for fish, shrimp, and other aquatic life, making it a favorite for aquascaping and planted aquariums.

Key Points

• Delicate fan-shaped foliage
• Bright green, feathery leaves
• Excellent background aquarium plant
• Provides shelter for fish and shrimp
• Popular for aquascaping and nature-style aquariums

Care

💡 Moderate to high lighting
💧 Suitable for freshwater aquariums
🌱 Plant stems in nutrient-rich substrate
🌿 Benefits from CO₂ supplementation and regular fertilization
✂️ Trim regularly to maintain healthy, bushy growth
🌡 Prefers water temperatures of 20–28°C

Size

📏 Plant height: 20–60 cm

Perfect for:

🐠 Freshwater aquariums • 🌿 Aquascaping • 💧 Nature-style tanks • 🦐 Shrimp aquariums • 🌱 Background planting

Important Note

📌 Cabomba requires good lighting to maintain healthy growth and vibrant foliage.
📌 Leaf color, density, and growth rate may vary depending on lighting, nutrients, CO₂ levels, and water conditions.
📌 As a live aquatic plant, appearance may vary naturally between batches.

📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant appearance, size, and color may vary depending on season and growth conditions.