- Unique marbled leaves like little watermelons
- Tall stem plant that forms bushy clusters
- Easy to grow even for beginners
Lindernia rotundifolia 'Watermelon' is a top seller at the Aquarium Co-Op fish store because of its extraordinary appearance and easy care. This marbled variety has rounded, green leaves with variegated striping that resemble little watermelons. Unlike most stem plants that look "leggy" at the bottom, the lower leaves of this species are quite hardy and less prone to melting.
Pruning the stems encourages the plant to grow side shoots that create a bushier appearance. (Also, if you notice any shoots producing only green leaves, cut them off to maintain the marbled pattern.) The trimmings can be replanted into the ground to propagate and spread the plant to multiple tanks.
Customer Reviews
I was really worried when this plant arrived the color of glow-in-the-dark plastic. However, almost all of the stems had baby roots, and the stems and leaves were firm, not mushy. I planted it and added some new root tabs. Like a fish, this one took some time to color up after its journey. Several weeks in, it is really beginning to take off and I absolutely love the way the little watermelony leaves look. This plant takes a little patience, but is definitely worth the wait!
Very Happy with my plants. They are full and healthy
Plant is great, shipping and packaging is great as well.
I buy all of my aquarium plants from aquarium coop. Never had any issues with them. High quality and no snails or other parasites.
Came in great shape. All the stems had roots and I was able to split and plant this one pot all over my tank. They are still doing great and have started getting new leaves
