Cuphea anagalloidea

Cuphea anagalloidea

Cuphea anagalloidea is a stem plant suited to foreground and midground planting.

Foreground, MidgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightHigh
  • CO2Required

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
High
CO₂
Required
Temperature
68–79°F (20–26°C)
Placement
Foreground, Midground
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.

Water conditions

Temperature
68–79°F (20–26°C)
pH
4.5–7
Carbonate hardness
0–7 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Medium
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Red

Grow it successfully

What you’ll need to grow Cuphea anagalloidea

Start with this plant’s documented care needs, then use an AquariumLesson calculator to size the setup for your aquarium.

For best results, keep the plant's documented lighting, CO₂ and nutrient needs in balance.

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Cuphea
Botanical name
Cuphea anagalloidea

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