Family: Eriocaulaceae
Continent: South America
Region: Central and South America
Country of origin:
Height: 5-35 cm
Width: 2-3+ cm
Light requirements: low-very high
Temperature: 20-30 °C
Hardness tolerance: very soft-medium
pH tolerance: 5-7,5
Growth: medium
Demands: very difficult
Tonia fluviatilis is widespread in may parts of South America. Light
green to yellow in colour, its characteristic leaf form makes it a pleasing
contrast to more ordinary plants in the aquarium. It is a demanding plant for
experienced aquarium owners, however. Tonia fluviatilis is most beautiful
planted in small groups, and should not be allowed to develop a bushy habit. If
the shoots grow too long, they can be pinched off and planted on the bottom to
form new plants.
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