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Here’s all about Limnophila aromatica 'Purple' — a striking stem plant highly valued in aquascaping for its vibrant purple hues, aromatic nature, and versatile growth under submerged and emersed conditions.
🌿 Scientific Classification
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Scientific Name: Limnophila aromatica (Purple variant)
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Family: Plantaginaceae (formerly Scrophulariaceae)
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Common Names:
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Limnophila aromatica purple
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Vietnamese Limnophila
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Purple Fragrant Limnophila
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Origin: Southeast Asia (mainly Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia)
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Culinary Use (emersed): Used in Vietnamese cuisine (as "Ngò om")
🌱 Appearance
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Leaf Shape: Narrow, lanceolate or needle-like depending on growth
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Leaf Color:
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Under high light & CO₂: Vibrant purple, pink, reddish tips
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Under moderate light: Green with hints of red
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Stem: Reddish or pink
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Growth Style: Upright, bushy with frequent trimming
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Height: 20–50 cm (8–20 inches)
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Width: ~4–8 cm per stem (can be bushy)
💧 Aquarium Requirements
| Parameter | Optimal Range |
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| Temperature | 22–28°C (72–82°F) |
| pH | 5.5–7.2 (slightly acidic preferred) |
| Hardness | Soft to moderately hard (2–10 dGH) |
| Lighting | High light needed for deep purple |
| CO₂ | Essential (20–30 ppm) |
| Substrate | Nutrient-rich soil or aquasoil |
🌾 Growth & Propagation
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast (with CO₂ and nutrients)
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Propagation:
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Cut healthy top portions and replant
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Side shoots can be trimmed and replanted too
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Trimming: Encourages dense, compact bushes
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Spacing: 2–3 cm between stems for even spread
🌟 Aquascaping Use
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Used in Dutch-style layouts or color-layered nature tanks
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Perfect for background or midground contrast
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Offers a rare purple coloration few aquatic plants provide
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Combines well with:
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Rotala wallichii
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Ludwigia super red
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Pogostemon erectus
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Hemianthus micranthemoides
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🧠 Care Tips
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Requires consistent light, CO₂, and nutrients
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Dose iron-rich micronutrients for vibrant colors
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Trim tops weekly for bushier growth
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Ensure good flow to avoid algae buildup on delicate leaves
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Best colors appear in tanks with stable CO₂ and high PAR
⚠️ Common Issues
| Symptom | Cause |
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| Green leaves with no purple | Low light or CO₂ |
| Stunted or curled tips | Micronutrient (iron, manganese) deficiency |
| Leggy, tall stems | Infrequent trimming or low light |
| Algae-covered stems | Poor flow or excessive light with no CO₂ |
🐠 Compatibility
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Safe with:
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All community fish
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Shrimp and snails
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Not eaten by most fish due to its aromatic taste
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Provides shade and hiding for fry and invertebrates
📌 Quick Summary
| Feature | Description |
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| Color | Green to deep purple (depending on care) |
| Lighting | High light required |
| CO₂ | Necessary for coloration |
| Growth Style | Upright, bushy stem |
| Tank Placement | Midground to background |
| Difficulty | Moderate to advanced |
✅ Why Choose Limnophila aromatica ‘Purple’?
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Exotic purple tones rare in aquatic plants
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High-impact color contrast in planted tanks
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Moderate care level (not too demanding with proper setup)
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Adds a scented, culinary-emersed appeal in open-top tanks
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