PAQ Banana Plant (Nymphoides aquatica)

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Product Code: PAQ_BANANA_PLANT

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Rosette-type plant, about 6" tall. Submerged leaves are long-stemmed and light-green to reddish in color. Banana-shaped roots store nutrients. Then, olive-green (floating) leaves are water lily-like, with reddish undersides. After floating leaves appear, it produces white flowers.

Sold as individual rooted (unpotted) plants - about 4" to 6" tall.
Use as a foreground plant.

- True submerged/amphibious, aquarium plant.
- Native to (Southeast) USA.
- Spreads by rhizomes or offshoots.
- Prefers sandy soil.

Water Temp: 73ºF to 83ºF (23ºC - 28ºC)
pH: Neutral 7.0
Minimum lighting requirement (under full-spectrum flourescent tubes): Medium light @ 2.5 to 3.0 watts-per-gallon

Additional Product Information

Winter Plant Shipping Note: Due to cold weather that may be present in your or our area, all plant orders purchased between January 1st and March 18th are purchased with the understanding that they will be held for shipment at a later, more weather appropriate time for your area. We'll start shipping plants to the south (first) sometime after March 18th. We encourage you to request an appropriate shipping date for your area, when you place your order. We will not be held responsible for late frosts or freezes in your area.

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