Bamboo plant Blyxa aubertii To see the pronunciation for this word, please log in or register today. It's safe, and completely free!
Family: Hydrocharitaceae Also known as: [ Scientific ] Blyxa echinosperma Region: Asia and Australia
CareFragile and rarely available. Soft acidic water with a nutrient rich substrate will aid in growth. Strong specimens can have up to 100 leaves. Most common propagation in the aquarium is by splitting, but strong specimens will readily flower. Flowers that reach above the waters surface will open, but are quite small. Flowers that are submerged are cleistogamous.
***Special note***
This plant seems to have a slight sensitivity to Flourish Excel. While it does not "melt" like some others, the color changes slightly and it seems to stress the plant enough to cause it to send out flowers.
