Ammannia gracilis
Description
| ⭐ Difficulty | Moderate |
| 💡 Lighting | Moderate to High |
| 🧪 CO₂ | Recommended |
| 📈 Growth Rate | Medium |
| 🌿 Height | 20–50 cm |
| 📍 Position | Background |
| 🌡️ Temperature | 22–28°C |
| 💧 pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| 🌍 Origin | Tropical 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.