What We Like About These Plants:

• Excellent green and red coloration, but has potential for brighter colors with higher light and supplementation
• Excellent background or midground plant
• Provides protective cover for fry and can attach to or cover many surfaces in the aquarium

Freshwater Plant Care Guidelines:

• Temperature: 64° - 86° F (18° - 30° C)
• pH: 5.0 – 7.0
• Lighting: Higher lighting will help maintain red coloration.
• Potential Height: 4 - 8 inches (10 - 20 cm).
• Origin: Cultivated in nurseries, but indigenous to North and Central America
• Aquarium Placement: Middle to Background
• CO2: Not necessary, but can make for a more robust plant
• Care: Easy
• Growth Rate: Fast