Sanderina - dracena sp. (live aquarium plant)
Sanderina (dracena sp.) is not a true under water plant but does well in aquariums due to the concentrated lighting. Once the plant has good growth and sprouts at the surface the plant will be established in the aquarium and and have a long life.
This Plant
Origin: West Africa
pH: not critical
Growth: Moderate
Height: 30 cm - 80cm
Temperature: 24 - 30 deg C.
Width: 10 cm - 30 cm
Light demands: Moderate
Other: A rich nutrient substrates aids good growth. If planted in a newly established aquarium add Root Tabs or a Plant Substrate.
Carefully remove the plant from its packaging. The plant may be planted in the aquarium as a bunch otherwise remove the retainer carefully from the roots. Plant the root system into the substrate. The root stem should not be covered fully by the substrate (gravel/fertiliser) or it will rot.
Alternatives
We always have a large stock of plants but if any of your chosen plants are out of stock we will provide a suitable substitute unless otherwise instructed on your order.