Cyperus helferi Boeckeler

Cyperus helferi

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Submitted by: Natasha Khardina

GPS: 29.6399059, 121.6609344

Geographical region: Eastern Asia
Drainage Basin: Yong
River catchment
Water body type: Creek
Water body name: Meixi
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Water body: tributary of
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Type locality
Conservation status/IUCN Red List
Listed in CITES

Water Chemistry

Water information

Water type: Fresh water
Water color: Clear water
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Phytology

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Plant light demand

CO2

Aquarium equipment

This kind of Cyperus it is not very difficult to cultivate in ours home aquarium, since it survives a long period of adaptation well. It grows better under a lot of light (0,5 – 1 watt per liter).

Plant care

It is not necessary to fertilize with CO2, however, adding CO2 with a diffuser will significantly improve its growth. This plant likes rather cold tropical water, which should not exceed a temperature of 26 ° for optimal growth.

Water care

A good supply of nitrates, phosphates, potassium and micronutrients improves growth and promotes a healthy appearance.