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Thursday, November 21, 2024
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മലയാളം
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Aquarium plants
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Acorus (Acorus gramineus): Commonly known as Japanese dwarf rush. It is
a slow grower growing in cool environment. Size, 10-30 cm.
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Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri): Similar in appearance to Ludwigia. Easy
to grow, needs strong light. Size, 30 cm.
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Cabomba (Cabomba aquatica): In weak light this plant spreads out on the
surface of water. Grows quickly. Size 30-40 cm.
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Ceratophyllum (Ceratophyllum demersum): Cosmopolitan in distribution. It
has got very stiff leaves and is tough. Propagated by cutting.
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Cryptocoryne (Cryptocoryne balansae): They prefer soft to moderately hard
and slightly acidic to alkaline water. Vegetative multiplication by means of runners.
Size, 40-70 cm.
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Egeria (Egeria densa): This is a fast and densely growing coldwater plant,
requires regular pruning. It reproduces through flowering. Size, 30-40 cm.
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Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata): This hardy plant has many narrow
leaves, on its long stem. It grows very fast.
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Hygrophila (Hygrophila difformis): It has green ragged-edged leaves, the
underside of which may appear quite white. It's a hardy species. Size is 30 cm.
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Sagittaria (Sagittaria graminea): Vegetative multiplication occurs by means
of seedlings formed on a runner. It prefers moderate lighting, soft and slightly
hard water. Size 40 cm.
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Ludwigia (Ludwigia palustris ): Its thick, fleshy leaves green with reddish
underside. It can flourish in good light and prefer cool water. Size 30 cm.
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Myriophyllum (Myriophyllum aquaticum): The fine leaves prefer soft, acid
water. Size 40 cm.
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Vallisneria (Vallisneria spiralis): A grass like species, quite easy to
grow. These fast growing plants prefer bright light. It reproduces by sending out
runners.
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