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Parrot's feather
Myriophyllum aquaticum ("Normalform") (Vell.) Verdc.
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Height in the aquarium
medium to high
Light
low
CO₂ needs
15–25 °C
Ideal temperature
Water parameters
Understand these values- Position
- background, midground, floating
- Propagation
- cuttings
- Uses
- Dutch street
- Grows emersed
- yes
In the wild
Overview
The usual form of this Myriophyllum grows long stems with finely cut foliage. Emersed shoots bear water-repellent, blue-green leaves; under strong light the submerged foliage can take on orange-brown tones. Its look therefore changes clearly when the stems reach the surface.
- Scientific name
- Myriophyllum aquaticum ("Normalform") (Vell.) Verdc.
- Classification
- Saxifragales › Haloragaceae
- IUCN Red List
- Not evaluated (NE)
Natural habitat
Southern South America
Observations (GBIF) and localities Native countries Introduced in Rivers and lakes
- Native countries
Range of the species Myriophyllum aquaticum according to Kew:
- Introduced by people
Outside its native range, in 39 countries:
An aquarium plant must never reach the wild: throwing away cuttings or emptying a tank into a stream can be enough to establish it.
Countries: Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP). Dots: GBIF observations in the native countries.
In the aquarium
Growing in the aquarium
Give room to this form, which grows tall and is propagated by cuttings. Medium to strong light is given. Trim with growth at the surface in mind rather than expecting a permanent small bush. Other trade forms, including “Green” or dwarf types, differ in habit and colour.
Sources:Flowgrow GBIF POWO (Kew) · Base map: Natural Earth