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Samolus parvoflorus
(Samolus plum blossoming)

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Synonym: S. floribundus

Homeland: Tropical and subtropical to the temperate zones of America

Possessing some intuition, it is possible to accustom this moisture-loving marsh plant from the New World to life under water. It is distinguished by light green, sweeping, but in length reaching only 5-6 cm leaves, which have only one need: light and once again light! Therefore, strong illumination with a low water level is particularly effective. This plant loves nutritious soil with an admixture of clay. The samolus does not tolerate a water temperature above 20 ° C, which prevents its content in the tropical aquarium and, probably, its popularity.