Isoetes lacustris

This is a fairly uncommon aquarium plant and is not always easy to maintain.  For some people it does quite well with a nutritious substrate, moderately soft water and moderate lighting, with or without supplemental CO2.  Other people seem to struggle with it, though the reasons are not always clear.  It's always worth a try though, because of it's strikingly different look in the aquarium.

Common Name:     Octopus plant

Family Name:          Isoetaceae

Native To:                Southeast USA

Lighting:                  Moderate

Requirements:          Can be touchy

Growth Form:           Upright

Growth Rate:            Moderate

True Aquatic:            Yes

Placement in Tank:   Mid ground accent

Available As:             Bare root