Echhornia azurea grows to a height of 20-40+cm and a width of 15-20cm and this plant 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 CO2 addition, in soft, slightly acidic water and a nutritious bottom. Plants that thrive form side shoots willingly.

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