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Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

Tropica No. 040


Lilaeopsis brasiliensis - 9,30 K

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Family Apiaceae
Part of the world South America
Height 4-7 cm
Width >3 cm
Light requirements high-average
Temperature 15-24oC
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance neutral
Easiness average

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is grass-looking small amphibious plant which is very suitable for foreground decoration. The submerged culture is easy, but it is usually quite slow growing. Lilaeopsis brasiliensis can grow in soft as well as in hard water and it accepts a wide light regime, though high light tends to speed up the growth. The emergent culture is especially well suited for paludariua where Lilaeopsis brasiliensis within a few weeks builds a thick carpet. It is able to survive down to 0 oC or even in an icecovered pond.