Myriophyllum mattogrossense
COMMON NAME:
Brazil Milfoil, Matogrosso Milfoil
SYN:
Myriophyllum brasiliense, M. proserpinacoides
FAMILY:
Haloragaceae
RANGE:
South America; Brazil, Paraguay
AQUASCAPE:
middleground to background
HEIGHT:
To 16" (40 cm)
AH:
16-20" (40-50 cm)
WATER:
bright
LIGHT:
pH: 5.8-7.2; 3-12 dH; 70-82°F (21-28°C)
SUBSTRATE:
plain gravel
P:
Cuttings
REMARKS:
Regular prunings, the additon of iron, and maintaining a clean tank is necessary forthis plant to thrive. A fast-growing species.
DC:
4
The copy for fish.mongabay.com was written in 1994-1995. Therefore some information such as scientific names may be out of date. For this, I apologize. Feel free to send corrections to me.
