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Does anyone know of a jewel orchid miniature? I am looking for something that will be a good ground cover that stays under 6" or so. I would lke a slow grower as well so it doesn't take over the tank.
Where did you get this information?If you do want slower growing though, the darker in color the leaves the slower growing in general (the darker the leaves, the less photosynthesis that generally takes place, and the less photosynthesis, the less it is able to grow).
From my fabulous education in horticulture... Purple leaves contain more anthocyanin than chlorophyll.Where did you get this information?
Time out: Why are we equating photosynthetic efficiency to growth rate? Doesn't this only make sense at the same light intensity? Place a Pothos in higher light, you will get less green and faster growth. Same with Croton or Cordyline or Cryptanthus or Neoregelia.If you do want slower growing though, the darker in color the leaves the slower growing in general (the darker the leaves, the less photosynthesis that generally takes place, and the less photosynthesis, the less it is able to grow). I know Joshs just posted some more for sale, otherwise if you look on eBay there is always a seller with a pretty good selection, just generally smaller plants that have been tissue cultured.
Reread my post and I sounded like a (@) so I apologise for that... I didnt mean to sound confrontational. The joy of rapid typing and no time to proofread... I hadn't heard that before and was curious.From my fabulous education in horticulture... Purple leaves contain more anthocyanin than chlorophyll.