Chinese name: Tongue pepper grass

Latin name: Cryptocoryne lingua

Family: Araceae

Hardness: 2-10 DH

Distribution area: Borneo

1. Morphological characteristics of Tongueli grass

Tongueli grass monocot emergent plant, named for its ligule shape , with water grass and water grass, when it is expressed as water grass, the leaves are longer and oval like tongues, the leaf color is bright green and slightly thicker, the number of leaves is not much, but the growth is lush and stiff, the water grass flowers bloom Buddha spathe, Buddha flame The bract is long, up to about 6 cm, the bract body is red and brown, and the apex of the bract body is yellow and slender, slightly curved and angled. When turned into aquatic grass, its shape is basically similar to that of aquatic grass. The surface of the leaves in water is smooth and green, and the edge is slightly flat and the entire petiole is a part of the blade.

2. Habits of Tongue Pepper Grass

Tongue Pepper Grass likes to grow in swamps and wetlands, and likes a strong light environment. The suitable light intensity is 2500Lux. The intensity of the light can determine the leaves of aquatic plants. Length grows. It has certain requirements for water quality. It likes soft water rich in nutrients. The suitable water temperature for growth is 22-26 °C, and the PH value of the water suitable for growth is between 5.5-6.5. It can also grow in hard water environment but will be hindered. Sexual water quality. Likes sufficient nutrients, likes the environment with low water flow, and the large water flow is not conducive to the development of aquatic plants. Imbalance in water quality and nutrients will also affect its growth.

3. Cultivation of Tongue Pepper Grass

The cultivation of Tongue Pepper Grass is difficult. Generally, it is not easy to survive. Paint is the most difficult thing to cultivate in aquatic plants. When cultivating, the environment of the aquarium is the first, and soft water with high nutrients is necessary. This is a necessary condition for cultivation, such as poor growth environment, few leaves of aquatic plants and short plants. , High-intensity light is required after cultivation, and sufficient nutrients should be given to aquatic plants in time during the growth period to ensure the normal growth of the leaves of aquatic plants. Under suitable conditions, the leaves can grow to 12 cm or longer. During the cultivation period, careful maintenance is required until bred.

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