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Eichhornia azurea is one of the most decorative solitary
plants available. Its narrow, parallel leaves are reminiscent of a palm. The
plant used in aquariums is a seedling. When fully grown this is a large
floating plant that is not suitable for use in aquariums. So the terminal bud
must be cut off before it reaches the surface and forms floating leaves. The
plant needs a lot of light. Optimum growth requires CO addition, in soft, slightly acidic water and a nutritious
bottom. Plants that thrive form side shoots willingly.
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