Re: Name that sword

["Robert H" <robertph3 at attbi_com>]

 >>Every E. tenellus I've ever owned has grown at least that tall, usually
taller. If you want a short sword, try E. parviflorus, or E. robustus (aka
E. compacta). See www.azgardens.com for pics. What's that plant with the
oval-shaped leaves?<<

I am not going to get into the tenellus debate again...but the compacta
sword is not suitable as a foreground plant. It was developed to have a
wider girth than height. It can have 20 to 30 leaves at maturity and still
reach heights of 15 plus inches. E parvaflorus var tropica is the miniature
sword. The regular parvaflorus is called the "Black Amazon" and can get over
20" tall.

There appears to be different forms of E tenellus. Those grown by Florida
Aquatic Nurseries can get 6 plus inches. The "micro tenellus" from asia has
thinner leaves and stays shorter. Look in the archives for more detailed
info, it has been discussed to death

Robert Paul Hudson
http://www.aquabotanic.com