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Micro Sword Narrow Leaf (Lilaeoposis mauritius)
2007-05-29 04:56:00 Family: Apiaceae Water: 59-83 °F (15-28 °C), pH 5.5-8, dCH: 2-15° Mature plant size: 4 inch (10 cm) tall. Planting density: 0.5-1 inch (1-2.5 cm) apart. Characteristics: Similar to the Lilaeopsis brasiliensis but this plant comes from Africa, from a location called Maur itius. This foreground plant doesn’t require a strong light, but a higher light will keep it growing shorter. It could be trimmed. More About: Leaf , Micro , Sword , Posi
Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis)
2007-05-29 04:55:00 Other names: Brazillian Micro Sword Family: Apiaceae Water: 59-79 °F (15-26 °C), pH 6.5 - 7.5, dCH: 2-15° Mature plant size: 4 inch (10 cm) tall. Planting density: 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart for hedge border. Characteristics: Originally from South America. Real aquatic plant for foreground. It needs strong light to keep it short, but it will grow slow under poor light.Separate the bunch in 8 or more parts to avoid algae growing on it for lack of water movement in between the leaves. More About: Lila , Liens
Green Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus var)
2007-05-29 04:54:00 Other names: Fountain Plant, for the shape of the leaves. Water: 64-79° F (18-26° C), pH 6.5 - 7.5, dCH: 2-15° Mature plant size: 10 inch (25 cm) H x 12 inch (30 cm) W Planting density: 4 inch (10 cm) apart for hedge border. Characteristics: Clump forming, spreading perennial with strap shaped curving dark green leaves. Origin is from Asia and it is very common in Hawaii and other warm weather areas. This is not an aquatic plant but can grow well in an aquarium where it can reach 4 inches (10 cm) tall. The roots are very big, so it needs a thick substrate to establish. It is a hardy plant and a pH between 6.5 and 7.5 and not too much light will keep it healthy. It can be propagated by planting cuttings from the side sprouts of the main plant. More About: Green , Grass
Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus)
2007-05-29 04:53:00 Family: Polypodiaceae Water: 64-86 °F (18-30 °C), pH 5-8, dCH: very soft to hard. Mature plant size: 6-12 inch (15-30 cm) tall. Planting density: 5 inch (12 cm) apart. Characteristics: This is a very popular plant, originally from Asia, which grows well under dim light. It grows attached to rocks or wood and should never be planted in the substrate or the roots will rot. Can be propagated separating the horizontal rhizome. If the leaves turn black it means that a new plant is growing from sporangia. It can be separated and attached to wood or stones with dark thread. This plant is a good alternative for aquariums where fish would eat plants as it has a bitter flavor. More About: Java , Fern
Crinkled Aponogeton (Aponogeton crispus)
2007-05-29 04:53:00 Source Badman's tropical fish Family: Aponogetonaceae Water: 59-89 °F (15-32 °C), pH 5.5 - 8, dCH: very soft to hard. Mature plant size: 6-12 inch (15-30 cm) tall. Planting density: 6 inch (15 cm) apart. Characteristics: This plant is originally from Sri Lanka. It is often sold as a bulb that grows very fast. In less than a week the plant will grow special leaves that will go to the surface and will float. It’s better to not cut these leaves as the stem will keep growing. Sometimes it will bloom with small flowers outside the surface. It is a good plant for middle ground, easy to grow and doesn’t need too much light. If the plant loses it's leaves, it means that it went into hibernation. Put the bulb in cold water for one or two months, then replant it into the aquarium and new leaves will grow. This can happen every 6 to 9 months. More About: Cris
Carolina fanwort (Cabomba caroliniana A. Gray)
2007-05-29 04:52:00 Family: Cabo mbaceae Water: Temperature at 61 – 79 F F (18 – 26 C), pH range 4.8 – 7.8 , dCH soft - hard Mature Plant Size: 12 - 31 inches or more ( 30 -80 cm or more) Planting Density: 2- 3 inches or more (5 -8 cm or more) apart Characteristics: A fine feathery leaf plant. It needs medium to very high light. It looks best when planted in groupsoundr as a backg. Note: Can break off and attach itself easily to your power filter. More About: Carolina , Gray , Wort
Vallisneria Americana (Vallisneria Americana var. biwaensis)
2007-05-29 04:51:00 Other Names: Vallisneria Corkscrew, Vallisneria Asiatica Family: Hydrocharitaceae Water: Temperature at 68 – 82.4 F (20 – 28 C), pH range 6 – 8.5, dCH Soft – Very Hard Mature Plant Size: 8 – 31 inches (20- 80 cm) Planting Density: 2- 6 inches (5- 15 cm) apart Characteristics: This plant has long narrow beautifully twisted leaves. It needs more light than other species of Vallisneria. It works great as a middleground or foreground plant in a large aquarium. More About: Americana , Neri
Taiwan Moss (Taxiphyllum alternans)
More articles from this author:2007-05-29 04:50:00 Other Names: Taxi phyllum moss Family: Hypnaceae Water: Temperature at 75-84 F (24 – 29 C), pH range 5.8 – 7.5 , dCH 2-15 Mature Plant Size: 1.5 inches ( 2.5 cm) Planting Density: Surface spreading plant Characteristics: This moss is great to attach to driftwood (with thread) or stones. You can also make a moss wall out of it by attaching it to a net. It has a fine feathery leafy texture which spreads. It grows faster in cold water. The plant likes water movement and high light. More About: Taiwan , Moss , Alter , Alterna 1, 2 |
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