Iconic feathery fan-shaped leaves create naturalistic depth and texture in aquascapes
Grows vigorously in high lighting to fill background spaces quickly
Does not require CO2 supplementation, simplifying care for low-tech setups
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures (68–82°F) and pH (6.0–7.5)
Regular trimming maintains compact, dense growth for a polished look
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Cabomba Caroliniana Cabomba Caroliniana, commonly known simply as Green Cabomba or Fanwort, is one of the most classic and widely recognized feathery background plants in the freshwater aquarium hobby — a North American aquatic plant producing the iconic fan-shaped, finely divided green feathery leaves that have made the Cabomba genus syn