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Aciotis Acuminifolia #
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General Description #
- Common Names – Synonyms
- Melastomataceae sp.
Melastomatacea aciotis
- Order
- Myrtales
- Genus
- Aciotis
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Origin – Distribution
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- South America
- Level of Difficulty
- Experienced / Difficult
- Height
- 30-40cm (11.8-15.7 Inches) High
- Width
- 0-10cm (0-3.9 Inches) Wide
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Light Requirements
- High Light (50+ PAR)
- Co2 Requirements
- Yes (High light) (30+PPM)
- Temperature Tolerance
- 62 – 84
- PH Range
- 5 – 7
- Plant Type
- Stem Plant
- Carbonate Hardness (dKH)
- 0 – 7
- Can Be Grown Emmersed?
- Yes
Distribution #
Widespread in tropical South America; origin of the cultivated plant: probably Rio Sao Francisco (East Brazil)
Miscellaneous Information & Links #
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