Blyxa Japonica (Blyxa japonica) is a advanced-level aquarium plant. A rosette plant with long, grass-like leaves that forms dense, fluffy clumps. It prefers soft, slightly acidic water, CO2 and good light, and does not like to be disturbed once planted.
Care facts at a glance
| Scientific name | Blyxa japonica |
|---|---|
| Family | Hydrocharitaceae |
| Origin | East and Southeast Asia |
| Height | 4-8 in |
| Light | Medium to high |
| CO2 | Recommended |
| Placement | Foreground to midground |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Temperature | 70-80°F |
| pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Propagation | Division and seeds |
Quick tips
- Plant the crown above the substrate.
- Does best in soft water with CO2.
- Do not move it once settled.
San Diego water
Prefers softer, more acidic water than San Diego's tap (pH roughly 7.6-8.6, hard). Most keepers blend tap with RO/DI water or use a remineralized RO/DI supply. Learn the numbers in our San Diego tap water guide.
New to planted tanks? Start with our beginner planted tank guide and the plant fertilizer guide.
Find it at Pet Zone
Pet Zone Tropical Fish is a San Diego aquarium store with two locations. Stock changes daily, so call ahead if you are after a specific species or plant. Shop online at petzonesd.com.
4160 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 987-0309
Open daily, 10am-6pm
Aquascaping, planted tanks
4266 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 283-1812
Closed Monday; Tue-Fri 10:30am-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Monster fish, koi