Limnophila sp. ‘Vietnam Mini’ – UNS

Origin: Southeast Asia
Usage: Foreground, Midground, Nano Tanks
CO2: Medium
Light: High
Care: Medium
Growth Form: Stem
Growth Rate: Fast
Height: 3 – 6”
Width: 1.5”
Temp: 60 – 86F

Limnophila sp. ‘Vietnam Mini’ is a rare and captivating stem plant that has recently gained popularity among aquascapers in both Europe and the U.S. Known for its compact, creeping growth under high light, it forms dense, carpet-like mats that make it ideal for foreground or midground placement. With regular trimming, it creates lush green bushes that are perfect for nature-style or Iwagumi layouts. Under lower light conditions, Limnophila ‘Vietnam Mini’ takes on a more upright growth form, making it versatile enough to serve as a delicate background plant as well.

This aquarium plant features slender, lance-shaped leaves that grow in whorls of 5–7, giving it a starburst appearance at the tips. When grown under intense lighting, the light green leaves develop reddish midribs and stems, adding a striking visual contrast. Its fine texture and vibrant coloration make it an excellent choice for aquascapers looking to add a natural, yet visually dynamic element to their planted tanks. Limnophila sp. ‘Vietnam Mini’ thrives in CO₂-rich, nutrient-dense environments and is especially stunning when used to cascade down aquascaping “mountains” or nestle between rocks and driftwood.