Difference between revisions of "Cardamine lyrata"
From The Aquarium Wiki
(No difference)
|
Revision as of 12:05, 24 August 2011
 |
You can contribute to the Aquarium Wiki by expanding this article. Dont be shy!. |
Japanese Cress
Japanese Cress
Cardamine lyrata
15 -25 °C (59-77°F)
Max Height
50 cm (19.7")
Max Width
30 cm (11.8")
Contents
Alternative Names and Variants
- Japanese Cress, Chinese Ivy, Bitter Cress
Environment Specifics
- This is actually a terrestrial marsh plant but has been successfully acclimated to living fully submersed. Should be planted in groups and temperatures should not exceed 28°C (82.4°F) as this will cause the leaves to be smaller and it to generally be more leggy.
Identification
- An attractive bright green plant with rounded leaves with ruffled edges. It has Aacharacteristic trailing growth form makes it highly decorative, and "water roots often form on the plant itself.
