Monday, May 28, 2007

Micro Sword (Lilaeopsis brasiliensis)

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.

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