Cabomba aquatica, also known as fanwort or giant cabomba, is an aquatic plant native to South America

South America

South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...

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Cabomba is a common aquarium plant. The stems will grow up to 50 cm (20 in) and thus they must be trimmed periodically in aquaria. They are easily propagated by planting cuttings from the present plants. Cabomba will survive in most aquarium environments, including hard water and minimal light.