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.
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