Cabomba is a popular aquatic plant genus from the water-shield family Cabombaceae. It is a relatively hardy and adaptable plant capable of surviving in tropical and extreme temperature conditions.

It features delicate needle-like leaves that grow on thin brittle stems; the vibrant foliage is either pale/lime-green or reddish-purple in color, flowers that are star-shaped or round in structure, it all boils down to the variety.

 

Difficulty	Moderate
Optimal Lighting	High
Optimal pH	6.0 – 7.5
Optimal GH	3 – 8
Optimal Temperature	20 – 28 °C (68 – 82 °F)
Substrate	Any / floater
Growth Rate	Fast
Placement in Tank	Background
Size	20 to 50+ cm (8 – 20 inches or more)
Fertilizers	Yes
CO2	Yes
Propagation	By cutting
Color	Green