Holly mangrove
Acanthus ilicifolius
Family : Acanthaceae
PlantBrackishshrub
Spiny mangrove shrub with purple flowers.
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Shrub with spiny leaves and purple flowers, grows in mangrove understorey.
Habitat
Region :
Mangrove understorey and estuary banks.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature22–30 °C
pH7–8.5
Salinity1.005–1.02 ‰
Care
Difficulty
3/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
80 L
Adult size
50 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Boutures
Care notes
Moderate light, brackish water. Grows partially submerged.
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