Description

Ammannia gracilis

Ammania gracilis is a marsh plant in the wild, and originates in large areas of Africa. Under excellent growing conditions Ammania gracilis is a beautiful addition to the aquarium. It exhibits a bronze to orange color depending on the lighting. This is a plant that does best with strong light and supplemental CO2 as well as good nutrient supply but if you provide those, you can be rewarded with a beautiful stem plant with a lot of color.

Common Name:       Ammannia

Family Name:            Lythraceae

Native To:                  Africa

Lighting:                     Medium – high

Requirements:           Requires good light and supplemental CO2 to do well

Growth Form:             Stem

Growth Rate:              Moderate to fast, depending on conditions

True Aquatic:              Yes

Placement in Tank:    Background

Available As:             Bunch, 3-4 stems