Limnophila Aromatica – Fragrant, Colorful Live Aquarium Plant

Looking to add color, fragrance, and texture to your aquarium? Meet Limnophila aromatica — also known as Rice Paddy Herb! 🌸

This beautiful stem plant is loved for its purple-green coloration, delicate feathery leaves, and refreshing herbal aroma when handled. Native to Southeast Asia, it brings a touch of tropical beauty to any freshwater aquarium. Under strong lighting, the tops of the leaves turn vibrant shades of pink and purple, adding stunning contrast among your greens.

Limnophila aromatica is a favorite of aquascapers who want a plant that’s both visually striking and fun to grow. It thrives in nutrient-rich water and moderate to bright lighting — and rewards you with lush, colorful growth that looks amazing in the midground or background.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Beautiful purple-green feathery leaves 💜

• Light herbal scent when handled (it’s used in cooking, too!)

• Adds height and texture to aquascapes

• Great for midground or background planting

• Moderately easy — perfect for hobbyists ready to try something new

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Limnophila aromatica

• Lighting: Medium to high (higher light = deeper color)

• Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• CO₂: Recommended for best color and compact growth

💡 Pro Tip: Trim the tops of tall stems and replant the cuttings! Limnophila aromatica roots easily and creates full, bushy groups with regular trimming.

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Planted aquascapes and nature-style tanks
✔️ Intermediate hobbyists
✔️ Color contrast with green plants like Moneywort or Sagittaria
✔️ Community aquariums
✔️ CO₂-enriched tanks (but adaptable without)

📦 What You’ll Receive

• 1 healthy Limnophila aromatica bunch (5–7+ stems depending on size)

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Bright light and CO₂ make the purple hues pop!

• Trim regularly to maintain shape and density

• Great for balancing nutrient levels in planted tanks

• Ideal for aquascapes that need both height and color contrast

✨ Limnophila aromatica adds elegance, color, and a touch of the exotic to your aquarium — a rewarding plant that grows beautifully with a little care and love!