🌿 All About Ranunculus inundatus – Growow TC Plant

Ranunculus inundatus is a stunning foreground to midground aquarium plant known for its distinctive umbrella-shaped leaves and vibrant green color. Popular among aquascapers for its unique texture, this plant adds an architectural flair to any aquascape.

🔍 Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Ranunculus inundatus

• Common Name: Umbrella Ranunculus

• Family: Ranunculaceae

• Origin: Australia

• Type: Foreground / Midground plant

• Form: Growow Tissue Culture (TC) – pest-free & sterile

🌱 Appearance & Growth

• Leaf Shape: Fan or umbrella-shaped; deeply lobed

• Color: Bright to medium green

• Height: 5–10 cm (compact in high light)

• Growth Pattern: Creeping runners with upright leaf stalks

• Growth Speed: Moderate

💧 Tank Requirements

• Lighting: Medium to High (high light gives compact growth)

• CO₂ Injection: Recommended for vibrant, low growth

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich soil/substrate helps root development

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 20–28°C

  • pH: 5.5–7.5

  • Hardness: Soft to medium

🌟 Growow TC Benefits

• Tissue Culture Form: Free from pests, algae, and snails

• Safe for shrimp and sensitive fish

• Easy to propagate: Can be split into many small plantlets

• Fast acclimatization when planted correctly

✂️ Care Tips

• Planting: Split TC cup into individual stems or small clumps

• Spacing: Plant with a few centimeters apart to allow spreading

• Trimming: Trim tall growth for compact shape

• Fertilization: Benefits from liquid and root fertilizers

🐠 Aquascaping Uses

• Excellent for nano tanks and detailed aquascapes

• Creates a "miniature forest" look with umbrella-like foliage

• Works well in nature aquariums, dioramas, and Iwagumi styles

✅ Why Choose Ranunculus inundatus?

• Unique, ornamental shape adds contrast to standard greenery

• Forms neat rows or scattered clumps with proper care

• Can grow submerged or emersed (great for paludariums too)

• A rare, showstopper plant in any aquascape

💡 Pro Tip: Without high light and CO₂, leaves may grow longer stems and become less compact. Keep trimming for bushy growth.