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Old 06-22-2009, 02:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
Cavan Allen
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Default Hygrophila sp. 'Guinea' stinks!

Literally! I have a stem that's been growing up above the water in my 40 and all the way up to the lights, where it has unfortunately become a tad singed. Therefore, I decided to move it outside. Well before I moved it, I noticed that when emersed, it has a disagreeable odor reminiscent of burned rubber bands. If I touch the plant, that smell can be pretty tough to wash off! No flowers yet, but I'm trying. The stem below is almost a foot across and almost three feet tall.

I've taken and uploaded a lousy photo of it. As soon as I post this, I'm off to scrub my hands.

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