Aquarium plant
Ammannia crassicaulis
Midground, BackgroundStem plant
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Plant overview
For midground and background planting, Ammannia crassicaulis grows as a stem plant. Its profile combines difficult care, high light, required CO₂.
Ammannia crassicaulis suits water with temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5–7, KH 0–9 °dKH, CO₂ 2–4 mg/L.
Planting & care
- PlacementMidground, Background
- GrowthStem plant
- LightHigh
- CO2Required
- Height2–3 cm
Water conditions
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 5–7
- Carbonate hardness
- 0–9 °dKH
- CO₂ (mg/L)
- 2–4 mg/L
Growth & placement
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Propagation
- Cuttings
- Color
- red
Taxonomy
- Major group
- Angiosperms
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Genus
- Ammannia
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FAQ
Where should Ammannia crassicaulis be planted?
Use it for midground and background planting.
What light does Ammannia crassicaulis need?
Light requirement: high.
What temperature suits Ammannia crassicaulis?
Temperature: 22–28 °C.
How tall does Ammannia crassicaulis grow?
Height: 2–3 cm.