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Sphaerocaryum malaccense

Sphaerocáryum malaccénse

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Sphaerocaryum

Difficulty

Medium

Light

Medium to High

Ideal Conditions

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

Sphaerocaryum malaccense is a species of plant that belongs to the Commelinaceae family and is native to Asian tropical regions. It typically grows in marshy areas, forming loose mat-like groups. This plant has ovate to lanceolate leaves and is similar in appearance to a plant sold as "Arthraxon spec." in Europe.

Sphaerocaryum malaccense

Growth Rate

Medium

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