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Difficulty:
Moderate

Light Needs:
High
Type: Stem
Brackish: No

Placement
Middle


Blood stargrass
Didiplis diandra

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Family: Lythraceae
Also known as:
  [ Common ] Water hedge; Waterpurslane
  [ Scientific ] Peplis diandra
Region: North America

Care
Very light demanding plant. CO2 addition beneficial. Will get red tinge when it has good light. As a native US plant, it seems to do better in cooler water. Propagation by cuttings.


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Larger Image		 Didiplis diandra
Credit: Curt Dunaway


Larger Image		 Blood stargrass
Credit: Curt Dunaway

showing red flower buds


Larger Image		 Blood stargrass
Credit: Curt Dunaway

Close up flower bud




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Plant last updated: Sun Feb 12 2006 10:10 am



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