Common Name: Blyxa sp. Red Note: this listing had no prior description or photo on file, and title spelling corrected from "Blyxia" to the correct genus spelling "Blyxa." The profile below is based on the closely related Blyxa japonica's care requirements — please verify against current product photos. Blyxa sp. Red is a reddish-tinted variant of the spikey, rosette-forming Blyxa genus, adding upright color contrast to the front or midground of an aquascape. Like other Blyxa species, it is an obligate aquatic plant and cannot be grown out of water. Skill Level Moderate CO2 Required Requires Aqua Soil Yes — nutritious substrate recommended Type Rosette Max Height Foreground/midground scale; exact height varies Placement Foreground / Midground Light Level Medium to High (approx. 60-100+ PAR) — higher light helps bring out red coloration Origin Asia Other Family: Hydrocharitaceae. Obligate aquatic — cannot be grown emersed. Care & Planting: Plant into a nutritious substrate in a well-tended, higher-light tank. Keep water parameters stable and provide consistent CO2 for best color and results.
