Blyxa aubertii
Blýxa aubértii
Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Genus: Blyxa
Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium to High
Growth Rate
Fast
Usage
Background
Midground
Ideal Conditions
Temperature
16-32°C(opt: 24°C)
CO2
20-40mg/L
pH
5-7.5
Nutrients
Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L
Description
Blyxa aubertii is an aquatic plant native to southern Asia, specifically found in India, Japan, New Guinea, Madagascar, East Africa, and Australia. It has been introduced to the United States in Louisiana. This plant thrives in various environments, including rice paddies and fast-flowing rivers.