Most wild-caught specimens usually reach less than these lengths.
Only four plants were ever found, three juvenile specimens and one plant just reaching flowering stage.
Complete specimens have never reached the size of 7 cm predicted by the largest pygidium found.
Recent data have shown that specimens might reach 200 years of age.
The appearance changes when the specimen reaches the size of about 10 cm.
Most specimens do not reach their full size without an extremely large aquarium or pond.
It was not until years later that live specimens reached the scientific community.
The first specimen of the tree reached England in 1820.
Typical specimens range from 17 to 24 inches and reach a weight of 5 lbs.
Adult specimens reach a considerable size of about 70 mm.
