Lindernia rotundifolia 'Variegated'

Lindernia rotundifolia 'Variegated' (often called "Dwarf Watermelon") is an attractive, easy-to-grow aquatic stem plant. Native to sandy riverbanks in Asia, its round, bright green leaves feature distinct creamy-white veins. It grows up to 40 cm tall, making it a great midground or background accent. Care Requirements Lighting: Moderate to high lighting is crucial. Intense light encourages bushy, dense growth and enhances the variegation. Temperature: \(22 - 29^\circ C\) (\(72 - 84^\circ F\)) is ideal. Water Parameters: Thrives in a pH of 5.0–8.0 and soft to moderately hard water. CO2 & Nutrients: \(CO_{2}\) is optional but enhances growth rate and density. Good quality substrate provides optimal root nutrition. Aquascaping & Maintenance Placement: Perfect for nano tanks or as a midground bush. When planted in a group, it provides unique textural contrast to darker green or red plants. Pruning: Trim top stems to encourage branching and prevent the plant from becoming too leggy or uprooting. Reversion: Occasionally, a stem may produce entirely green leaves. Simply trim off these reverted green stems to preserve the marbled, variegated pattern. Propagation: Easily propagated by trimming tops and replanting them into the substrate