Ammannia gracilis

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Description
⭐ DifficultyModerate
💡 LightingModerate to High
🧪 CO₂Recommended
📈 Growth RateMedium
🌿 Height20–50 cm
📍 PositionBackground
🌡️ Temperature22–28°C
💧 pH6.0–7.5
🌍 OriginTropical Africa (Senegal to East Africa)
IntermediateVibrant ColorCO₂ RecommendedBackground Plant

Coppery-red background stems from Africa. Ammannia gracilis is a classic background stem producing olive-green to copper-red leaves that intensify under strong light. Elegant and upright, it adds warm tones to rear plantings.

Moderate to high light with CO₂ recommended. Iron supplementation enhances red tones. Trim regularly to prevent legginess.

✂️ Propagation: Trim and replant cuttings. Roots in 5–7 days. Easy.