Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'

Scientific Name: Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'
Common Name: Monte Carlo, large pearl grass
Family Name: Linderniaceae
Origin: North Argentina




PLANT CARE

Water: High
Light: Partial sun
Soil: NA

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Spreading and clump forming (3cm high)
Plant Uses: Container, aquarium
Special Features: Aquarium carpet plant

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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Eichhornia crassipes

Scientific Name: Eichhornia crassipes
Common Name: Water hyacinth
Family Name: Pontederiaceae
Origin: South America





PLANT CARE

Water: High
Light: Full sun
Soil: NA

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Sprawling (45cm high)
Plant Uses: Container
Special Features: Pond decor, aquatic weed

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Pistia stratiotes

Scientific Name: Pistia stratiotes
Common Name: Water Lettuce
Family Name: Araceae
Origin: South America, Asia and Africa




PLANT CARE

Water: High
Light: Full sun, partial sun
Soil: NA

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Sprawling (10cm high)
Plant Uses: Container
Special Features: Pond decor, aquatic weed

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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Nymphaea cultivar & hybrid

Scientific Name: Nymphaea cultivar & hybrid
Common Name: Water Lily
Family Name: Nymphaeaceae
Origin: Temperate & Tropical Regions


PLANT CARE

Water: High
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Loamy

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Spreading
Plant Uses: Flower plant, foliage plant, specimen, container, pond
Special Features: All or parts of this plant are edible. Sometimes scented.



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Nelumbo nucifera

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera
Common Name: Sacred Lotus
Family Name: Nelumbonaceae
Origin: Tropical & Sub-tropical Asia



PLANT CARE
Water: High
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Loamy

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS


Form: Spreading
Plant Uses: Flower plant, foliage plant, pond, container, specimen
Special Features: All or parts of this plant are edible, scented flower



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