Cyperus helferi No. 133A
   
 
Family Cyperaceae
 
Continent Asia
 
Region
 
Country of origin
 
Height 20-35 cm
 
Width 15-25 cm
 
Light requirements medium-very high
 
Temperature 20-30 °C
 
Hardness tolerance very soft-hard
 
pH tolerance 5-7,5
 
Growth slow
 
Demands difficult
 
  Cyperus-species are widespread all over the tropics, but only a few of them are good underwater plants. Cyperus helferi is the first Cyperus-species used in aquariums. It requires a relatively large amount of light, and CO2 addition is recommended to promote growth. In aquariums with good water flow the plant sways beautifully in the current.

Cyperus helferi

 

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