Red Ammannia
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Red Ammania really pops when planted in small bunches placed near one another. Tim Pfeffer
[edit] Overview
Red Ammannia is a great plant for color contrast. A group of several stems planted midground will soon form a bushy backdrop for a shorter carpet of lighter green foreground plants.
Family: Lythraceae
Other common name(s):
Native range:
Habitat: Marshes, streams, and river banks.
Maximum height: 50 cm (20 in)
Lighting: Requires strong lighting to maintain bronze coloration.
Water: Freshwater 22 °C (295 K, 72 °F) - 28 °C (301 K, 82 °F)
[edit] Feeding
Supplement iron and macronutrients; injection desirable.
[edit] Special Care
Delicate leaves grow quite quickly when provided with a nutrient-rich loose substrate, gentle water circulation, and adequate feeding. Low nitrate.
[edit] Breeding/Propagation
Stem cuttings and side shoots. When emersed, this plant produces a small lilac flower, but propagation from seed is difficult.
[edit] Notes
If not given strong enough light, the plant will lose its lower leaves, growth will decrease, and remaining leaves will be pale and sickly. Take care when planting not to put all the stems into one hole. Plant each stem adjacent to the others but in individual holes. This will help ensure that the lower leaves are not deprived of light and water circulation. Under ideal condition, the leaves will reach 4-4.5 inches (10-12cm) in length. Emersed plants are tougher and hardier that the delicate submersed form.
| Common name | Red Ammannia + |
| Family | Lythraceae + |
| Genus | Ammannia + |
| Image credit | TIm Pfeffer + |
| Lighting | Requires strong lighting to maintain bronze coloration. + |
| Maximum height | 20 in + |
| Native range | West Africa + |
| Reference | 101 Best Aquarium Plants + |
| Specific name | gracilis + |
| Text credit | MES + |
| Water max temp | 301 K (28 °C, 82 °F) + |
| Water min temp | 295 K (22 °C, 72 °F) + |
| Water type | Freshwater + |