Cyanotis aquatic

Aquatic Cyanotis belongs to the genus Cyanotis sp., Commelinaceae family. Often supplied in aquaculture under the erroneous name Arthraxon. Representatives of this genus are widespread in tropical and subtropical Africa and Asia, as well as in northern Australia, growing in humid places, partially flooded with water. The species in the aquariums (mainly Cyanotis axillaris and Cyanotis cristata) are mainly from Southeast Asia, where they are often found in wetlands such as rice fields as weeds.

The plant is able to grow both on land in moist soil, and completely immersed in water. Forms a bush of long erect stems, divided into nodes, vaguely resembling a miniature bamboo. In the underwater position, the stems are smooth, in the air the surface is covered with small bristles. The leaves are arranged alternately, one on each tier. Leaf blade lanceolate.

Cyanotis aquatic is used in aquariums, paludariums, wet greenhouses. In the first case, it is also suitable for small tanks, since it has a low growth rate when submerged and forms a rather compact bush. When growing, it needs a good degree of illumination, warm soft water and nutrient-rich soil.