Barclaya longifolia

Barclaya longifolia

Orchid Lily Tropical East-Asia Characteristics: The plant grows from a tuberous rhizome, producing a rosette of lanceolate leaves with undulating margins and varying colours from green over bronze-red to a dark ruby. Height: 20 - 35 cm. Growth rate: Monthly approx. 2 leaves. Propagation: By seeds. Requirements: Demanding aquarium plant. Needs soft, nutrient-rich water. Special note: Reacts immediately to high Redox- respectively Oxygen values with holes in the leaves.