🌿Fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana)
🌿 Fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana)
Freshwater Aquarium Plant • Stem Plant • Background Plant • Fine Leaf Aquascape Plant
📋 Fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana) is a delicate and highly decorative aquatic plant known for its Soft Fan-Shaped Leaves and Bright Green Feathery Appearance.
Its finely divided foliage creates graceful movement in the water, adding texture and depth to planted aquariums.
This fast-growing species is ideal for background planting and provides excellent shelter for fry and shrimp.
It functions as a beautiful Fine-Leaf Background Stem Plant, perfect for natural and heavily planted aquascapes.
💡 Highlights
🌿 Feathery Fan Leaves: Elegant soft texture
💧 Natural Water Movement: Creates flowing appearance
🐟 Excellent Fish Cover: Ideal for fry and shrimp
🌱 Fast Growing: Quickly fills background space
🧠 Moderate Care: Best with stable conditions
🧾 A Quick Look at Fanwort
📛 Common Name: Fanwort
🔬 Scientific Name:Cabomba caroliniana
👨👩👧 Family: Cabombaceae
🌍 Origin: North and South America
📏 Max Size: 30–80 cm (≈ 12–32″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20–28 °C (≈ 68–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Beginner to Intermediate
💖 Growth Rate: Fast
💡 Lighting Needs: Moderate to high
🌱 CO2 Required: ❌ No
🏠 Placement: Background • Groups
🧬 Tissue Culture:❌ No
🌿 Potted Plant:✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: Long-lived with maintenance
🍽️ Nutrient Needs: Moderate (water column feeder)
🐣 Propagation: Cuttings
