The Blyxa japonica originates in the nutrient rich shallow pools of water, swamps and slowly flowing rivers in East and South East Asia.
The plant has gained notoriety thanks to the late Takashi Amano and his aquarium works from the 90s.
Blyxa has a distinct grass-like appearance that moves easily in the circulating aquarium water creating a sense of dynamicity in comparison to other more robust plants.
Plant info
| Type: | Rosulate | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin: | Asia | |
| Country or continent where a plant is the most common. Cultivars arise or are bred in cultivation. | ||
| Growth rate: | Medium | |
| Growth rate of the plant compared to other aquatic plants. | ||
| Height: | 10 - 20+ | |
| Average height (cm) of the plant after two months in the tank. | ||
| Light demand: | Medium | |
| The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0,5 W/L. | ||
| CO2 : | Medium | |
| A medium need in CO2 is 6-14 mg/L. A high demand in CO2 is approx. 15-25 mg/L. | ||