Myriophyllum Aquaticum / Parrot Feather / Water Milfoil

OVERVIEW: The Parrot Feather is a venerable plant of early 'goldfish bowl' fishkeeping. It is especially useful in breeding tanks because of the fine feathery fronds that protect eggs and fry and harbour nourishment for young fishes.
HABITAT: Freshwater lakes, ponds and canals with slow moving waters.
NATIVE RANGE: North and South America.
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 12 inch )30 cm).
LIGHTING: Requires bright light.
WATER: 50-77 F (10-25 C); pH: Slightly acid to neutral; Hardness: soft to medium hard.
FEEDING: To see the best of this plant, treat it as you would any valuable species and use CO2 and a fine fertile substrate.
SPECIAL CARE: None required.
PROPAGATION: Rhizome division or cuttings. Both male and female plants exist.
NOTES: This plant is a great oxygenator and will do very well in cold water. It's one of those plants you either love or hate. Demanding for light, it will loose lower leaves at the first sign of shade.DO NOT DISCARD INTO WATERWAYS. This plant is a noxious weed where it has been introduced.