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Ceratophyllum demersum 'Foxtail'

Scientific Name
Ceratophyllum demersum 'Foxtail'
Botanical Name
Ceratophýllum demérsum L.
Other Name(s)
Rigid hornwort, Hornwort, Coontail
Major Group
Angiosperms
Order
Ceratophyllales
Family
Ceratophyllaceae
Genus
Ceratophyllum

Description

Ceratophyllum demersum 'Foxtail' was found in a smaller tributary in Bolivia during an expedition to Rio Guapore, a boundary river between Brazil and Bolivia. Ceratophyllum has no roots as such, but it is nevertheless possible to plant it in the bottom of an aquarium and stems can become up to 80 cm tall and 5 cm wide. 'Foxtail' differs because its leaves are closer together and it has lateral shoots, which gives it an attractive, compact appearance.
The plant also distinguishes itself because it is hardier and its stalks do not break as easily as those of other Ceratophyllum-varieties.

Source: Tropica

Plant Info

Region
  1. Cosmopolitan
Type
Stem
Placement
  1. Midground
  2. Background
  3. Water Surface
Difficulty
Easy
Growth Rate
Fast
Height (cm)
5 - 30
Lighting
Low
CO2
Low
Ponds
No
Propagation
  1. Cuttings

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