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Blyxa aubertii "Red"

Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Genus: Blyxa

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

16-32°C(opt: 24°C)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Description

Blyxa aubertii "Red" is a red-brown plant with leaves arranged in a rosette pattern. The stems are relatively short and have long, sparsely foliose characteristics. Leaves appear red-brown even under moderate lighting conditions. This plant grows to a height of approximately 30 cm, with leaf lengths also measuring around 30 cm.

Blyxa aubertii "Red"

Growth Rate

Medium

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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