Barclaya
Barclaya longifolia
Medium
Low Light
CO2: Optional
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Medium
Position
Midground
Type
Bulb
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
24.0-28.0°C
75-82°F
pH
6.0-7.0
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
Low Light
CO2
Optional
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Optional
Pruning
Not Needed
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About
Rare and elegant plant with long dark‑red leaves. Flowers open underwater. Spectacular appearance.
Care Notes
Prefers low light and soft water. Sensitive to transplanting. Can produce seeds without pollination.
Propagation
Seeds; bulb division
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Barclaya longifolia |
|---|---|
| Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Type | Bulb |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Low Light |
| CO2 | Optional |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Midground |
| Size | Medium |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Optional |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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