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The most common aquarium plants

Cryptocoryne ciliata
(Cryptocoryne ciliated I)

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Homeland: India, South-East Asia; from Indonesia to New Guinea

Frequent guest aquariums different bright green color. Leaves reach up to 40 cm in length, and if they do not interfere with the upper glass often grow above the water surface. It requires a lot of light; in nutrient-rich soil will let the shoots. Due to its wide light green leaves and it looks good as a solitaire; thus we have said, that this type has a rather large size, and therefore more suitable for large than for a small aquarium. Accordingly, it habitual environmental conditions - heavy soil and brackish water near the sea shore - this plant can grow well in an aquarium with a rather hard water at a somewhat elevated pH. Temperature - about 25 ° C. Propagated spikes, but gives them usually only with optimal care.