Calcareous Green Seaweed (Halimeda Tuna) is a perennial aquatic in the Halimedaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires aquatic watering and full sun or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 10-13. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A calcareous green macroalga forming segmented, coin-like thalli, widespread in tropical and subtropical seas.

Calcareous Green Seaweed

Calcareous Green Seaweed

Halimeda Tuna

A calcareous green macroalga forming segmented, coin-like thalli, widespread in tropical and subtropical seas.

Quick Facts

Type
aquatic
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
aquatic
Light
Full Sun, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
10-13

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:saline, rocky, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:substrate stabilizer, calcium carbonate producer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Calcareous Green Seaweed

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Halimedaceae
Genus:Halimeda