Cyperus helferi

Cyperus helferi

Description

From a maximum height of 60cm, it has long leaves resembling reeds.

Cyperus Helferi is a lawn -type aquarium plant from Asia. It has fine and flexible stems, which can reach a height of 15 to 20 cm. The leaves are long and fine, dark green in color. The plant produces small cone -shaped inflorescences, which are white or pink. It is easy to maintain and appreciates a moderate to strong light. It is easily reproduced by division of stems and can be used as a ground cover in aquariums.

Origin

  • Family : Cyperaceae
  • Origin : India, South East Asia

Features

  • Maximum height : 60 cm
  • Temperature : 21 - 27 °C
  • pH : 6.0 - 8.0
  • Hardness : 6 - 30 °dGH

Contribution

  • Created by : mimi1
  • Last update : 17/11/2022

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