Shinnersia rivularis

Scientific name: Shinnersia rivularis

Family: Asteraceae

Usual maximum size in aquariums: 40 - 60 cm (15.75 - 23.62 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 5.5 - 8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 18 - 30 °C (64.4 - 86°F)

Reproduction of the plant: Cuttings

Origin (in the wild): Central America

How fast these plants grow: Fast

Recommended substrate: Gravel

Demands on lighting: Bright

Ideal placement in a fish tank: Background

Family

Asteraceae

Common Name

Mexican Oak

Propagation

This plant is propagated by taking cuttings from the side shoots of the mother plant. When the cuttings are removed, break off the bottom two pairs of leaves to reveal a length of bare stem. This can now be placed carefully into the substrate taking care not to crush the stem. In a few weeks the cuttings will develop a root system to create new plants.

Difficulty

Easy

Short Description

This plant gets its common name from the shape of its leaves; they closely resemble leaves from the oak tree. Although these are found in the wild as marsh plants, they do grow extremely fast in the aquarium if given the right conditions. If the light intensity is low, the stems will grow shorter with a smaller gap between the groups of leaves and vice versa if the lighting is high.