Ammannia gracilis

Ammannia gracilis

Ammannia gracilis is a stem plant suited to midground and background planting.

Midground, BackgroundStem plant

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Planting & care

  • PlacementMidground, Background
  • GrowthStem plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended
  • Height7.9–19.7" (20–50 cm)

Quick specs

Difficulty
Medium
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)
Placement
Midground, Background
Growth type
Stem plant
Aquarium suitability
Suitable for aquariums Suitable for long-term aquarium use.
Approx. height
7.9–19.7" (20–50 cm)

Water conditions

Temperature
72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH
5–7.5
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
10–40 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Width
4.7–7.9" (12–20 cm)
Propagation
Cuttings
Color
Red

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What you’ll need to grow Ammannia gracilis

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

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Ammannia
Botanical name
Ammannia gracilis

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