American Shoreweed (Littorella uniflora) is an excellent carpeting plant for the subtropical aquarium foreground. It is leaves are very grass-like in appearance and it propagates by runners. It can thrive in both high-tech and low-tech setups provided that it has adequate lighting.

 

American Shoreweed requires moderate to high lighting. For the best appearance for a carpeting effect, high lighting is required. In moderate lighting, the leaves will grow taller and horizontal growth will be reduced. It will grow very quickly in nutrient-rich substrate. It will also benefit from CO₂ supplementation, but this is not required.  

Like most plants, American Shoreweed will benefit from supplementation such as Seachem Flourish, Flourish Excel, nitrogen, and other plant supplements.  

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What We Like About This Plant:

• Rich, bright green coloration
• Easy to moderate care
• Provides protective cover for fry
• Thrives in low-tech setups

 

Care Guidelines:

• Temperature: 62° - 72° F (17° - 22° C)
• pH: 6.0 - 7.0
• Lighting: Moderate to high
• Origin: Grown in US nurseries, but indigenous to North America, South America, and Europe
• Aquarium placement: Foreground
• Care: Easy

 

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