Freshwater
Slender stonewort
Nitella gracilis
Characeae
Facts
Care
We have no care for this plant yet. If you know how it thrives, you can suggest it.
Range
Seen here
Seen in the wild in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and 11 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Nitella gracilis is a species of stonewort belonging to the family Characeae. It has cosmopolitan distribution.
Other names
In other languages
- Spädslinke
- Hentosiloparta
Articles
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Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
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How to set up a European aquarium5 min read
A coldwater aquarium with European fish and plants, without a heater. The water follows the seasons, and summer heat is the biggest problem.
How to care for aquarium plants3 min read
Light, nutrients and CO₂ in balance, low tech versus high tech, and how to read from the leaves what your plants are missing.