Simon Cole
Member
I noticed that there are quite a few Homalomena species that are rheophytic (grow in fast water), as noted: <here>, <here> and <here>.
The red variety <photographed by Vasteq> a few years ago seems to be H. Rubescens or H. Humilis. I am not sure? I have not found evidence that either are rheophytes.
The red ones kept in planted aquariums usually look a bit like this:
Has anybody grown this plant before?
Do they cope well with being permanently submerged?
Presumably carbon dioxide enrichment is required?
I'm also wondering what other members think about how they look aesthetically? Dragon-blood red.
The red variety <photographed by Vasteq> a few years ago seems to be H. Rubescens or H. Humilis. I am not sure? I have not found evidence that either are rheophytes.
The red ones kept in planted aquariums usually look a bit like this:
Has anybody grown this plant before?
Do they cope well with being permanently submerged?
Presumably carbon dioxide enrichment is required?
I'm also wondering what other members think about how they look aesthetically? Dragon-blood red.
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