Plant Template

[Cbu]Introduction
[C]Give a brief introduction about the plant that explains the ups and downs of owning it as well as what role it might have in the aquarium.

[Cbu]Appearance
[C]What does the plant look like? What different morphs of the plant exist? Will the plant display different appearances depending on its situation? What different leaf and stem types does the plant have? How can the color of the plant improve with addition of light and/or fertilizers?

[Cbu]Native Geographical Range and Habitat
[C]Try to be specific as possible while listing the country and/or body of water the plant comes from. Provide locations this plant has been introduced to through human interference if the specie has been artificially introduced to a specific location. Discuss the temperature range of that location. Discuss their salinity level in the body of water they come from.

[Cbu]Healthy Appearance
[C]What lighting or placement in the aquarium does this plant prefer? What is the appearance of a healthy plant within the specie?

[Cbu]Maintenance
[C]Explain the weekly, monthly and daily basis care for this plant. This can include water changes, fertilizers, removing algae and anything else applicable.

[Cbu]Hardiness
[C]How Hardy is this plant? Is it a forgiving plant? How well does it handle differing environments?

[Cbu]Differing Functions
[C]Discuss how this plant propagates/grows and any other information that relates to their needed care.

[Cbu]Negative Chemical Reactions
[C]Will this plant be susceptible to negative reactions from certain medications or fertilizers? Why does this plant react this way?

[Cbu]Invasive
[C]If this plant is invasive, provide the locations this plant has been introduced to through human interference if the specie has been artificially introduced. Is this plant potentially harmful to the balanced ecosystem of those locations? Are there any laws that would call for needed action if this plant is acquired?

[Cbu]Special Requirements
[C]If this plant requires CO2, fertilizers, soil or any other special care, describe what is needed. How does the listed care affect the difficulty of keeping it the plant?

[Cbu]Common Misconceptions
[C]Address common misconceptions and additional information that should be clarified here. This section can also be treated as a final summary.

[Cbu]Sources
[C]Provide at least 2-4 informational sources that do not relate to images. Cite any sources of information and images that you do not own.
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