Lagenandra Meeboldii Red Round
Lagenandra Meeboldii Red Round
Lagenandra Meeboldii Red Round is an Indian Lagenandra meeboldii variant distinguished by its notably rounded leaf shape — more circular and compact in outline than standard elongated meeboldii forms. The bold, rounded red leaves create a warm, organically shaped midground presence with a distinctive leaf geometry that adds botanical variety to Lagenandra and Cryptocoryne collections.
Care tip: Like Cryptocoryne, Lagenandra Meeboldii Red Round may experience some leaf melt when first introduced to a new aquarium — a normal acclimation response that resolves once established. A nutrient-rich substrate and stable water parameters support the best long-term growth.
Like all meeboldii varieties, Red Round benefits from a nutrient-rich substrate and stable water parameters that allow the rhizomatous rosette to establish and develop its characteristic warm coloration. The rounded leaf form and reddish color develop most fully in established plants with consistent root nutrition. Like Cryptocoryne, it may experience brief leaf melt upon introduction — a normal and temporary acclimation response.
This moderate plant grows in moderate lighting with CO₂ optional. Temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.0 provide comfortable conditions. Iron-rich fertilization supports the warm red coloration. The compact, rounded leaf form holds its midground position neatly without aggressive spreading — a practical quality for detailed aquascape compositions where predictable plant footprint matters.
In the aquascape, Lagenandra Meeboldii Red Round provides warm, rounded midground color whose distinct leaf shape creates interesting variety alongside the more elongated leaves of other Lagenandra, Cryptocoryne, and Anubias species. The rounded red leaves create a naturally soft, compact warm accent that suits both detailed nature-style compositions and low-tech community tank plantings.
Lagenandra Meeboldii Red Round is a charming and distinctive collector variety for aquarists who appreciate the rounded, compact expression of the meeboldii species. Its bold rounded red leaves and easy-going nature make it a rewarding midground plant for any planted aquarium.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Midground |
| Max Height | 6–10 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate |
| Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| CO2 Needs | Optional |
| Origin | India |
| Notes | An Indian Lagenandra meeboldii variant producing bold, rounded reddish leaves with a compact, low-growing rosette habit. The rounded red leaves create warm color and organic form in the midground. Requires nutrient-rich substrate and stable parameters for the richest red expression. CO₂ is optional but improves growth rate and color depth. |
