Blyxa japonica	No. 057A

Family Hydrocharitaceae   Continent Asia   Region   Country of origin   Height 7-15 cm   Width 5-10 cm   Light requirements medium-very high   Temperature 22-28 °C   Hardness tolerance soft-hard   pH tolerance 5,5-7,5   Growth medium   Demands very difficult

Blyxa japonica has not been used in aquariums for long, so little experience has been gained with it so far. In general it is difficult, and probably demands both soft water and CO2 addition to thrive. But it is highly decorative, and unlike B. aubertii it forms not a rosette but a beautiful stem which is densely covered with dark-green leaves. It should be planted in groups to achieve the most decorative effect.

 

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