Cuphea anagalloidea

Family: Lythraceae

Genus: Cuphea

Difficulty

Hard

Light

High

Growth Rate

Medium

Usage

Red Accent

Midground

Nano Tank

Path

Foreground

GROUP

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

20-26°C(opt: Not specified)

CO2

20-40mg/L

pH

4.5-7

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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Description

Cuphea anagalloidea is a small, demanding stem plant native to Brazil, specifically in the regions of Pará, Tocantins, Bahia, Goiás, and Minas Gerais. Its stems grow 1.5 to 2 cm wide, from leaf tip to leaf tip. The submersed leaves exhibit striking red coloration on their upper side, which intensifies under strong light, often appearing as if it was brushed on. These red leaves may have small green spots. Emersed plants have green leaves and can grow larger in size.