Somehow I always seem to kill this plant. I think they are cool looking too I just have a black banana thumb. Lol
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Hi Aqua07,
Banana plants (Nymphoides aquatica) are fun plants but my experience is after the first flush of leaves most of the leaves the plant puts out are 'lily pads' that just float on the surface and block the light to the plants below.
I have grown Nymphoides sp. 'Taiwan' for the last several years; the plant is less inclined to put up 'lily pads' but the leaves are much softer and it doesn't ship well so it is not typically grown commercially and not readily available except in clubs and hobby forums. I really like the leave shape and lime green color.
Nymphoides sp. 'Taiwan'
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Banana plants (Nymphoides aquatica) are fun plants but my experience is after the first flush of leaves most of the leaves the plant puts out are 'lily pads' that just float on the surface and block the light to the plants below.
I have grown Nymphoides sp. 'Taiwan' for the last several years; the plant is less inclined to put up 'lily pads' but the leaves are much softer and it doesn't ship well so it is not typically grown commercially and not readily available except in clubs and hobby forums. I really like the leave shape and lime green color.
Nymphoides sp. 'Taiwan'
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