Ammania gracilis is an elegant stem plant ideal for adding vibrant colors to your planted aquarium. Their foliage grows in enchanting waves and can range from blush red to pale green, depending on the type of light and nutrients they are provided.
They are perfect as midground or background accents, especially when paired with more vivid green hues. These plants need excellent lighting to reach their full potential, and can grow quite tall when given adequate conditions.
Ammania gracilis can be grown both emerged and submersed, with the emersed form being tougher and requiring less detailed care. The emersed plant can also produce attractive small, purple flowers from the top leaves.
Ammania gracilis can show vibrant color if given ideal conditions; adding iron and micronutrients supports optimal growth and vibrancy. Low nitrate & high phosphate/micronutrients best showcase hues. CO2 should be 25-30ppm, but hardy plants can survive in varied environments. Without enough light, it may become pale green & lose lower leaves.
As I like to keep real ecosystems in my aquariums, there's always the possibility of harmless snail or dwarf shrimp hitchhikers!
Bunches contain 5-8 stems, may be rooted, branched, or flowering.
Propagate and shape Bunch Ammania Gracilis by cutting the newest growth from the stem base and replanting into the substrate. For a bushier look, trim the leafy, vigorous top half and replace in the substrate.