Barclaya Longifolia Bulb is an interesting and unique aquatic plant with long red leaves. When paired with green stem and carpet plants, it can create a striking, eye-catching display. With abundant light, CO2, and fertilizers, the leaves can take on a rich maroon hue. While it can tolerate lower light levels, the leaves may appear dull and turn bronze in color.
Barclaya Longifolia bulb size varies between 0.25-1 inch, but proper planting will allow foliage growth to 8-12 inches.
Growing requirements:
- 65-80 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Ph 6-7.5
- Moderate to High light intensity.
- Growth: Medium
- Co2 not necessary, but recommended for best color.
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Propagation: Cut side shoots
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there’s always a chance of harmless hitchhikers like snails or dwarf shrimp tagging along with your plants!
I personally keep several beneficial snail species in my tanks, including Colorful Ramshorns, Bronze Bladder and Pond Snails, Mini Rams, and Malaysian Trumpet Snails. These snails stay relatively small, help clean the aquarium, and do not eat healthy plants or cause harm. However, if you’d rather avoid any hitchhikers, I highly recommend checking out our blog on how to safely disinfect aquarium plants before adding them to your tank:
How to Bleach Dip Aquarium Plants Safely
All plants are freshly snipped or harvested and packed right before shipment. I take great care in preparing every order and use methods that have consistently produced the best results over many years in the hobby. A lot of love goes into every package, so please don’t leave your plants sitting in a hot mailbox for too long 🙏
Thank you for looking, aqua friends! 💚