Re: [GSAS-Member] Parrot Feather

["Betty Goetz" <haika@drizzle.com>]

I think Lake Washington has a different species (Eurasian milfoil - M.
spicatum). Here's a quick look at the two parrotfeather versions I've
purchased from aquatic plant sources:

http://www.pondplants1.com/floating/floating_pond_plants.htm

I thought they were the same species, but these are M. aquaticum and m.
brasiliensis.

But, if cabomba ends up being hardy for me, that's MY pick. I'd sure take
it over hornwort (which has proven hardy for me...but it lacks
enthusiasm). So far, I've not had cambomba die back in any of my systems
whereas hornwort either LOVES a tank or it HATES it. Sometimes it's really
hard to figure out WHY, but I've read it has to do with iron availability
(shrug).

Betty Goetz

> I think you can find it for free along the shores of Lake Washington!
>
> Susan
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 7:07 PM
> To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat
> Subject: [GSAS-Member] Parrot Feather
>
>
> I picked up a most beautiful plant the other week at The Fish Store.  It
> is
> called a Parrot Feather.  It seems to be going into some sort of blooming
> stage.  I have searched for it online to learn more but all my search
> results are overwhelmed by reports of it as a noxious aquatic weed.  If
> anyone has a database they really like for aquarium plants online, would
> you
> please share it with me?
>
> Thanks
>
> Shango
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