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Plant Symbol
1. Plant Symbol Definitions
PLANTS. PLANT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS. SN: scientific name This section includes the
2. Plant Symbol Definitions
PLANTS. PLANT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS. SCI: Ricca fluitans COM: Crystalwort SYN:
3. Freshwater Aquatic Plant Index
...var subulata Vallisneria americana Vallisneria asiatica var biwae Vallisneria gigantea
4. Echinodorus
Echinodorus amazonicus Echinodorus bleheri Echinodorus bolivianus Echinodorus
5. Ammannia senegalensis Profile
...long period underwater. This species does best in a terrarium set-up. DC:
6. Aponogeton madagascariensis Profile
...year in aquaria. Provide a moderate current and clean, clear water. DC:
7. Cryptocoryne balansae Profile
...left in the gravel. After some time, a new plant will likely arise. DC:
8. Anubias barteri var. barteri Profile
...species. High light produces a greater number, of smaller leaves. DC: 3
9. Echinodorus bleheri Profile
...preferably clay. P: adventitious shoots REMARKS: A hardy, common species. DC:
10. Acorus gramineus Profile
...species is a bod plant, it should be grown totally or partially emersed. DC:
11. Bolbitis heudelotii Profile
Once this species reaches 10" (25 cm) in length, it becomes hardy. DC: 6
12. Alternanthera reineckii Profile
...submerged. Very strong light is required for this species to posper. DC:
13. Cabomba caroliniana Profile
...gravel P: Cuttings REMARKS: This species must be pruned regularly. DC: 4
14. Ceratophyllum submersum Profile
Tropical Hornwort helps screen the lighting, thus reducing algal growth. DC:
15. Nymphoides aquatica Profile
REMARKS: A short-lived plant which prefers shallow water and sunlight. DC:
16. Aponogeton crispus Profile
C) for a month or two. Then return the speciment to the aquarium. DC: 4
17. Echinodorus amazonicus Profile
...fine gravel. P: Adventitious shoots. REMARKS: Needs frequent thining. DC:
18. Echinodorus cordifolius Profile
...underwater leaves develop. Prune the roots to slow and limit growth. DC:
19. Nymphaea lotus Profile
...planted in the gravel. There are different forms including deep red. DC:
20. Anubias barteri var. nana Profile
This species can be attached to wood, where it will grow. A slow growing species.
21. Myriophyllum mattogrossense Profile
...tank is necessary forthis plant to thrive. A fast-growing species. DC: 4
22. Hygrophila polysperma Profile
...submerged or emersed. The leaves become more reddish closer to light. DC:
23. Rotala macrandra Profile
...light, the deeper red color. This species is easily damaged in transit. DC:
24. Hygrophila difformis Profile
Cuttings, runners REMARKS: A lower temperature produces smaller leaves. DC:
25. Limnophila aquatica Profile
...entrapped in fine leaves. This species requires frequent pruning. DC: 6
26. Sagittaria graminea Profile
WATER: pH: 6.2-7.5, 4-15 dH, 70-79°F (21-26°C) SUBSTRATE: plain gravel P: runners
27. Elodea canadensis Profile
REMARKS: This fast-growing coldwater species requires frequent pruning. DC:
28. Ludwigia glandulosa Profile
...is fast-growing under the right conditions. A bog plant by nature. DC: 6
29. Egeria densa Profile
...growing, temperate to tropical species that requires frequent pruning. DC:
30. Ceratopteris thalictroides Profile
REMARKS: The structure of this species depends on how it is grown (emersed, submersed).
31. Aponogeton boivinianus Profile
REMARKS: A long lived species that should be fed with macro- and micronutriunts
32. Barclaya longifolia Profile
There are at least two varieties, the red form requiring more light than the green
33. Bacopa caroliniana Profile
...well submerged, is fast-growing, and produces pretty blue flowers. DC: 4
34. Echinodorus parviflorus Profile
...suitable. P: adventitous plants REMARKS: A hardy, popular species. DC: 3
35. Crinum thaianum Profile
REMARKS: White flowers usually develop when grown emersed. This species needs constant
36. Eleocharis parvula Profile
P: Runners. REMARKS: Umbrella Grass (E. vivipara) is a similar species that reaches
37. Anubias
PLANTS. Anubias Anubias barteri var barteri Anubias barteri var nana Plant
38. Vallisneria
...found world wide: North, South, and Central America; Africa; Asia-Pacific.
39. Hygrophila salicifolia Profile
...does fine submerged. The longest leaves are produced in soft water. DC:
40. Heteranthera zosterifolia Profile
Cuttings REMARKS: This hardy plants needs to be preuned regularly. DC: 4
41. Vallisneria asiatica var. biwaensis Profile
REMARKS: Lower light levels result in fewer twists of the leaves. DC: 4
42. Cryptocoryne crispatula Profile
...species may bloom when the tank is illuminated 10-11 hours a day. DC: 4
43. Vallisneria americana Profile
...m), but is not readily avaiable. This species rapidly propogates. DC: 3
44. Marsilea drummondii Profile
...fine gravel to clay. P: Runners REMARKS: Will form a thick carpet. DC: 4
45. Hygrophila stricta Profile
...species is avaiable in several varieties and requires frequent pruning. DC:
46. Vallisneria gigantea Profile
REMARKS: Provide plenty of iron and frequently prune this species. DC: 5
47. Microsorium pteropus Profile
The Java Fern is poisinous, so most herbavorous will not eat it. There are several
48. Lemma minor Profile
Duckweed serves as a spawning material for nest-biulding spawners and as a refuge
49. Cryptocoryne willisii Profile
REMARKS: Slow to establish, but with time this species can form a carpet. DC:
50. Echinodorus tenellus Profile
Under the right conditions, this species will form a thick carpet with its numerous
51. Cryptocoryne
PLANTS. Cryptocoryne Cryptocoryne affinis Cryptocoryne balansae Cryptocoryne crispatula
52. Limnobium laevigatum Profile
There should be a cover and adequate room between the surface of the water and the
53. Rotala rotundifolia Profile
REMARKS: Higher leaves (closer to light), develop a reddish color. DC: 4
54. Ludwigia arcuata Profile
The red color and thin leaves provide an excellent contrast against green plants.
55. Limnophila sessiliflora Profile
Cuttings, runners REMARKS: Use an iron fertilizer and keep the tank clean. DC:
56. Glossostigma elatinoides Profile
P: Cuttings, runners REMARKS: A dense-growing, carpet forming, species that
57. Sagittaria subulata var. subulata Profile
...gravel P: runners REMARKS: There are at least three other variations. DC:
58. Lilaeopsis novea-zelandiae Profile
...preferred. Use iron fertilizer and lots of light (no floating plants). DC:
59. Vallisneria spiralis Profile
...runners REMARKS: This fast-growing species should be pruned regularly. DC:
60. Vesicularia dubyana Profile
This species is an excellent refuge for fry and a good spawning medium for killifish.
61. Echinodorus bolivianus Profile
...with, and sold as E. latifolius, E. quadricostatus, and E. xingu. DC: 2
62. Aponogeton
PLANTS. Aponogeton Aponogeton boivinianus Aponogeton crispus Aponogeton madagascariensis
63. Rotala
PLANTS. Rotala Rotala macrandra Rotala rotundifolia. Plant Symbol
64. Hygrophila
PLANTS. Hygrophila Hygrophila difformis Hygrophila polysperma Hygrophila salicifolia
65. Cryptocoryne wendtii Profile
There are numerous variations in this species depending on the area of collection.
66. Didiplis diandra Profile
REMARKS: Requires iron fertilization. Higher leaves develop red tips. DC:
67. Plant Symbol
Plant Symbol. Sponsored Links: Plant Symbol Definitions PLANTS. PLANT SYMBOL
68. Symbol Definitions
Symbol Definitions. Sponsored Links: Plant Symbol Definitions PLANTS. PLANT
69. Bog
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70. Anubias Barteri Var Nana
PLANTS. Anubias Anubias barteri var barteri Anubias barteri var nana Plant
71. Bleheri
Echinodorus Echinodorus amazonicus Echinodorus bleheri Echinodorus bolivianus
72. Aquatic Plant
...growth. ... [fish.mongabay.com/plant_care.htm] Plant Symbol Definitions The
73. Hygrophila Stricta
Hygrophila Hygrophila difformis Hygrophila polysperma Hygrophila salicifolia Hygrophila
74. Cryptocoryne Willisii
Cryptocoryne Cryptocoryne affinis Cryptocoryne balansae Cryptocoryne crispatula
75. Hygrophila Polysperma
Sponsored Links: Hygrophila PLANTS. Hygrophila Hygrophila difformis Hygrophila
76. Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala PLANTS. Rotala Rotala macrandra Rotala rotundifolia. Plant Symbol
77. Aquariums
...and aquariums. ... [animals.mongabay.com/amphibians.html] Plant Symbol
78. Aquarium
...[fish.mongabay.com/livebearers.htm] Plant Symbol Definitions In many cases,
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