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Old 04-04-2005, 03:41 PM   #2
DavidDoyle
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Default Re: Name that plant.

It is Hemigraphis colorata.
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A terrarium plant sometimes used in aquariums and goldfish bowls. Can be used as a decorative plant, but only lasts a few months. The good balance of an aquarium is disturbed if there are too many of this type of plant. Not eaten by herbivorous fish.

Family Acanthaceae
Continent Asia
Region South-east Asia
Country of origin Java
Height 12-25 cm
Width 8-15 cm
Light requirements low-high
Temperature 18-28 °C
Hardness tolerance soft-hard
pH tolerance 6-8
Growth medium
Demands medium
From the Tropica Site
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