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Compared to its relatives this is a delicate & somewhat dainty plant, native to Sri Lanka and India. Leaves narrow, oblong to lanceolate & prefer to float on the surface. Narrow leaf petioles are usually the only part of the plant below water level. For this reason it suits small tanks where its larger relatives could never fit. Its corms are very petite - so far the largest one I have seen was only about 1 cm in diameter. It appears able to detect changing water levels easily. Should...

Semi tropical to tropical native of Central & South America. Often found growing in boggy habitat or beside waterways, it seems happiest growing emersed or floating but will grow submersed with enough light. It tends to want to grow straight upward when submersed but can be persuaded to grow along the substrate with the right conditions. There is a variegated form in cultivation which is more difficult to find. Often recommended as a beginner friendly plant but it needs at least...