Plant ID?

Cristy Keister · Post by **Cristy Keister** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:35 pm

Can anyone ID the big red plant?

halak · Post by **halak** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 7:34 pm

Yours?

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:08 pm

Some type of sword?

Maybe Echinodorus "Red Diamond" if it is short.

Arlene

Cristy Keister · Post by **Cristy Keister** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 9:49 pm

Thanks. It's not mine, but a friend's.

Cristy Keister · Post by **Cristy Keister** » Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:15 pm

My friend thinks that it's Samolus parviflorus. Anyone know that plant? Does it thrive submersed for long term?

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 1:54 am

There are some mixed reviews online. Samolus parviflorus seems to grow in the the warm south like Texas and Florida. Samolus valerandi seems to grow in Europe. Apparently it is a slow grower and can be susceptible to algae.

Arlene

halak · Post by **halak** » Sun Jan 01, 2023 6:22 pm

According to Kasselmann, Samolus parviflorus is a synonym for S. valerandi. It grows slowly and needs intense light, nutrient-rich substrate, and hard water. It tolerates salt very well.

JLW · Post by **JLW** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 2:21 pm

Look at the size of those 'bows in there -- that is a TINY little plant.

scientist0724 · Post by **scientist0724** » Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:31 pm

It's not a very tall plant. It's supposed to be only four inches tall.

Arlene

halak · Post by **halak** » Tue Jan 03, 2023 11:57 pm

Kasselmann says the plant can grow up to 15 cm (6").

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