Red Blyxa
Blyxa ‘Red’, also known as Blyxa novoguineensis, is a great plant that is unlike most aquatic plants. It forms an almost push like appearance and propagates via side shoot off of the main stem. Blyxa Red is very similar to the more common Blyxa Japonica with the exception of the red coloring rather than green. While this plant isn’t beginner friendly, it can be easy to keep with proper lighting and fertilizer.
Sold As: 1 Rooted Plant
Care Level: Easy
Lighting Requirement: Med-High
CO2: Not Needed
Growth Rate: Medium
Origin: Asia
Tank Placement: Midground-Background
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic |
| Propagation Method | Side shoot off |
| Color | Red |
| Hardiness | Medium |
FAQ
What is the lighting requirement for Blyxa ‘Red’?
Blyxa ‘Red’ requires med-high lighting to thrive.
Does Blyxa ‘Red’ need CO2 supplementation?
No, Blyxa ‘Red’ does not require CO2.
How does Blyxa ‘Red’ propagate?
It propagates through side shoots that break off from the main stem.
Pippa Wilson –
I’ve had Blyxa ‘Red’ in my 120-liter tank for three months. The red color stands out well in the midground. It grows steadily with med-high lighting and no CO2. I found it a bit tricky at first to position, but once I adjusted the light, it’s thriving.
Cameron Walker –
The plant looks vibrant and adds a nice contrast to my planted tank. I keep it in the background area and it’s spreading slowly through side shoots. I use a standard LED with 6 hours of light daily and it’s doing fine.
Jason Sutherland –
After some trial and error with lighting, I finally got my Blyxa ‘Red’ to grow well. The red hue is striking and it’s more visually interesting than the green Blyxa varieties. Easy to maintain once you get the lighting right.