LIAGORA SP.

Species of Liagora feature beautiful forked branches with dark red or purple veins on the outer branchlets. They're all gelatinous and moderately calcified and don't hold their shape when removed from the water. Depending on the species, they range in coloration from pale yellow, pink or deep purple. They're a rather compact plant that is native to moderately shallow environments attached by a single holdfast to reefs and hard bottom habitats. Most species prefer slightly cooler water temperatures between 70 - 75 degrees. The most common species encountered in Florida is Liagora ceranoides (pictured right). Unfortunately, this species and others don't often survive in captivity very long as they require very stable water temps.

Scientific Name: Liagora sp.

Common Name: Spaghetti Weed

Origin: Caribbean, S. Pacific

Maximum Height : 10"

Growth Rate: Slow

Light: Moderate to High

Temperature: 72-82

Propagation: Fragmentation, Sporulation

Difficulty: Advanced

Food Value: Not very Palatable

Nutrient Uptake: Fair

Flow Rate: Moderate to High

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