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Orchid Lily
Barclaya longifolia
Family: Nymphaeaceae
An exotic relative of the water lily, Barclaya Longifolia produces spectacular long, wavy-edged leaves with olive-green upper surfaces and vivid burgundy-red undersides. It grows from a bulb and prefers to be undisturbed once planted. A dramatic focal plant for larger tanks, particularly in Nature Aquarium style compositions.
Keeping this species
- co2
- Beneficial
- light
- Medium–High
- placement
- Background–Focal
- tank size
- 30 gallons minimum
- growth rate
- Moderate
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Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.0
- hardness
- 1–10 dGH
- temperature
- 75–86°F (24–30°C)