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Ammannia senegalensis

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Description

Plants height: 20–50 cm

Temperature: 22–28°C

PH Tolerance: 6.0–7.5

Lighting: Moderate to high

Growth Rate(slow, medium, fast): Medium to fast

Origin: West Africa

Position: Background

Care Tips: Ammannia senegalensis is a beautiful and fast-growing aquatic plant known for its vibrant reddish-purple foliage, particularly under bright lighting. It thrives in moderate to high lighting conditions and benefits from nutrient-rich substrate and CO2 supplementation. This plant can grow tall, making it ideal for the background of aquariums. Regular trimming is recommended to maintain a compact, bushy appearance. Ammannia senegalensis prefers slightly acidic to neutral water and may also benefit from regular water changes to encourage healthy growth.