Plant : Blyxa Japonica (Japanese Rush)


Scientific name: Blyxa Japonica
Common name: Japanese Rush
Origin: Asia
How to: Blyxa japonica is similar to B. echinosperma, but much shorter and harder to care for. In nature the leaves may grow fairly tall, but in aquarium conditions they rarely reach more than 2 - 3.2 in (5 - 8 cm). Even in the best conditions this plant may have a limited life span in the aquarium. For optimum care, provide very bright lighting and a soft water environment.
Maximum Height: 3.2 in (8 cm)
Growth rate: Slow to Medium
Area: Midground, Foreground
Light: Bright, Very Bright
Temperature: 72 - 79 °F (22 -26 °C)
Propagation: From side shoots
Difficulty: 3, 4 - click for more about difficulty level

Suddenly found this plant, it seems like a perfect choice for bushes.. unfortunately it's requirement for light is high, not easy to maintain.. But if you manage to do it.. see below for the result..





Writer : Mann ~ a blog about AquaScaping

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