Name: Onlineaquarium spullen Ammania gracilis
Brand: Onlineaquarium spullen
SKU: SEBAMMGRC
Price: 4.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

Description

Ammania Gracilis

Ammania gracilis adds an intense colour contrast to the midground or background of your aquarium. With sufficient lighting, this stem plant develops copper-red to deep reddish-brown leaves. The slightly wavy leaves grow in pairs along sturdy, reddish stems and can reach a height of 15 to 40 cm. This plant is supplied in a 5 cm pot.

How to grow Ammania gracilis successfully

This stem plant requires sufficient lighting and a good supply of nutrients to develop its striking colours and compact growth. With insufficient light, the leaves may lose their red colour and the plant may shed leaves from the lower part.

Specification	Value / Recommendation
Light requirements	Medium to high. Sufficient lighting promotes compact growth and more intense red and copper tones.
Placement	Midground to background. Plant the stems with sufficient spacing so that the lower leaves also receive enough light.
Fertilisation & CO2	Regularly supplying complete aquarium plant fertiliser with macro- and micronutrients supports healthy growth. Additional CO2 is strongly recommended for compact growth and intense leaf colour.
Water parameters	Suitable for a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 and a temperature of 22 to 28 °C.

Pruning and propagation

Ammania gracilis grows as a stem plant and can grow considerably taller under favourable conditions. Once the stems approach the water surface, you can cut off the tops and replant them in the substrate. This makes it easy to create a fuller group of plants. The remaining stems can develop new side shoots, allowing the plant to branch out further. Prune regularly to ensure that the lower leaves continue to receive sufficient light and to prevent the plant from overshadowing other aquarium plants.