🌿 Ammannia Crassicaulis – Bronze-Red Stem Beauty

Ammannia crassicaulis (formerly sold under the name Nesaea) is an elegant stem plant admired for its graceful form and rich, warm coloration. At Aquarium Plants Factory®, we cultivate this species in its emersed form, where the leaves appear green. Once transitioned to submerged growth under intense lighting, CO₂ injection, and nutrient-rich conditions, the plant develops stunning bronze, orange, and red tones, making it a beautiful focal plant for advanced aquascapes.

While similar to Ammannia gracilis, this variety displays a softer, golden-bronze hue instead of bright red. It thrives best when stems are spaced apart to allow proper water movement and light penetration.

🌟 Key Features

• Scientific Name: Ammannia crassicaulis
• Common Name: Red Ammannia
• Family Name: Lythraceae
• Native To: Africa and Madagascar
• Growth Form: Upright stem plant with narrow lanceolate leaves
• Coloration: Green (emersed) → Bronze-Red (submerged, high light)
• Lighting: Intense lighting required for best color
• Requirements: Demanding – requires CO₂ and nutrient-rich substrate
• Growth Rate: Moderately fast under good conditions

🌱 Growth & Propagation

• Lighting Needs: High to intense lighting for vivid coloration
• CO₂ & Fertilization: Strongly recommended for lush and vibrant growth
• Spacing: Avoid crowding; allow space for light and flow between stems
• Substrate: Prefers nutrient-rich substrate for strong root development
• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes, cultivated emersed at Aquarium Plants Factory®

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits

• Provides a warm bronze-red contrast in planted aquariums
• Ideal for mid to background placement in Dutch or Nature-style layouts
• Adds texture, height, and color variation to aquascapes

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Fresh Cut Plants: Includes approximately 6+ loose, fresh-cut stems without roots.
• Fresh Cut Bunched: Approximately 6+ stems bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
• Fresh Cut Potted: About 6+ stems potted in a net pot with rockwool, providing stability and healthy growth.

⚠️ Transition Note

When transitioning from emersed to submerged growth, older leaves may melt back. This is normal as the plant adapts. New underwater growth will soon appear with brilliant bronze-red coloration under strong light and CO₂ conditions.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️

Be a responsible aquatic plant owner. Certain aquatic plants may be restricted or regulated in some U.S. states. Always check your local regulations before purchasing or introducing plants into natural waterways. Never release aquarium plants into the wild.