• Rosette plant
  • Medium
  • Medium–high light
  • CO₂: Recommended to required (sources differ)

Blyxa japonica

Medium rosette plant for medium and high light. It needs added CO₂. It is used in the foreground and midground. Growth is medium, and it is rated medium to keep.

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Blyxa japonica clump of narrow grass-like leaves in shallow waterPhoto: 何小花, CC BY 4.0
Blyxa japonica clump of narrow grass-like leaves in shallow water

At a glance

Plant type
Rosette plant Foreground, Midground
Light
Medium, High
CO₂
Recommended to required (sources differ)
Difficulty
Medium Growth rate: Medium
Height
4–8 in (10–20 cm)
Water
Not recorded pH 6.5–7.5
Leaf color
  • Green
Propagation
Side shoots
Botanical name
Blyxa japonica

In the tank

Our sources don't record anything else about this plant in the tank.

Origin

Native to Asia

Sources

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  • Blyxa japonica clump of narrow grass-like leaves in shallow water Photo: 何小花, CC BY 4.0
    Blyxa japonica clump of narrow grass-like leaves in shallow water

Questions

Does Blyxa japonica need strong light?

Blyxa japonica grows in medium or high light.

Does Blyxa japonica need CO₂?

Yes. Without added CO₂ Blyxa japonica tends to stall and melt.

Where does Blyxa japonica go in the tank?

Blyxa japonica is used in the foreground and midground.

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