Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Egeria densa

Egeria densa is one ornamental plants in the aquarium. Originating from South America, Egeria densa cylindrical rod, can be branched or not. The roots can grow from both ends of the rod. Long leaves about 1 - 2.5 cm, with a width of up to 4 mm. The leaves grow along the stem, forming a circle around the stem.
Egeria densa can adapt to environmental conditions and levels of nutrients, especially phosphorus. Egeria densa requires low light intensity and did not like the high light intensity. High water temperatures (> 33 ° C) and high light intensity can cause biological aging (senescence).