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    Hardy Plant I.D

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    Hi All,

    Was advise by Teo's farm to use this plant to stable my tank for 2 weeks. Anyone can advise the I.D of this plant?



    Is it "Ludwigia glandulosa"? It look abit like"Alternanthera reineckii" also.

    Thanks
    JC
    Last edited by solonavi; 10th Jan 2006 at 01:45.

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    I can't see the last 2 pics but the first one seems to be a Hygrophila sp.... Could be Hygrophila corymbosa...
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    Err... think there is only 1 plant?
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    Actually, the 1st pix is the one 1 got. The other 2 is wat a novice think it like like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justikanz
    I can't see the last 2 pics but the first one seems to be a Hygrophila sp.... Could be Hygrophila corymbosa...
    Think you're right! Look similar and based on the info, its an easy plant like what he mentioned.

    From http://www.plantedtank.net/plantprofiles/60/


    Name: Narrow Leaf Giant Hygro (Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis')
    Temperature: 20 - 27 C (68 - 81 F)
    PH Level: 5.0 - 8.0
    Light Level: Low - High
    Growth Rate: Fast - Very Fast
    Overall Difficulty: Easy

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    Very easy and fast growing. Needs trimming but will grow new leaves in days. Planted in ADA AquaSoil with JBL Florapur enriched basefert. Lightings bright and C02 DIY kit.

    Cheers
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    And from the colour of your plant's leaves, it should be the emersed form...
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