Ammannia pedicellata

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Entity overview

For aquarium planning, Ammannia pedicellata is grouped as medium-growth stem plant with midground/background placement.

Taxonomy data places this plant in genus Ammannia, family Lythraceae, order Myrtales, and major group Angiosperms.

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Water parameter context

The water profile centers on temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5–7, KH 2–12 °dKH, and CO2 20–40 mg/L.

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Nutrient range context

Nutrient-related values in this profile include nitrate 10–50 mg/L, phosphate 0.1–3 mg/L, potassium 5–30 mg/L, and iron 0.01–0.5 mg/L.

Check this next: Calculate nutrient dosing.

Care data interpretation

For tank planning, care values include difficult difficulty, medium light demand, and recommended CO2.

Emersed growth appears as a supported profile value.

Related calculator: Calculate suitable lighting.

Growth and use data

The propagation field gives cuttings.

This profile uses available plant-library values; aquarium results can vary by setup.

Quick specs

Difficulty
Difficult
Light
Medium
CO₂
Recommended
Temperature
22–28 °C
Placement
midground and background
Growth type
stem
Aquarium suitability
Yes

Water parameters

pH
5–7
Carbonate hardness
2–12 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
20–40 mg/L

Nutrient ranges

Nitrate (NO₃)
10–50 mg/L
Phosphate (PO₄)
0.1–3 mg/L
Potassium (K)
5–30 mg/L
Iron (Fe)
0.01–0.5 mg/L

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Ammannia

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