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Pink Redstem

Ammánnia latifólia

Family: Lythraceae
Genus: Ammannia

Difficulty

Hard

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Midground

Ideal Conditions

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

5-7.5

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Description

Ammannia latifolia is native to eastern North America and South America. It was first recognized for its value in aquarium culture by American aquarists.

Ammannia latifolia

Growth Rate

Slow

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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