Samolus parviflorus 'Red'

Enhance your aquarium with the vibrant hues of Samolus parviflorus 'Red', a captivating aquatic plant known for its striking red foliage and compact, rosette-like growth. Originating from China, this stem plant adds a dynamic splash of color to any aquascape.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Red Leaves: Develops intense red coloration under submerged conditions with appropriate lighting and CO₂ supplementation.

• Compact Growth: Maintains a relatively short stature, making it ideal for midground placement in your aquarium.

• Tissue Culture Quality: Grown in sterile, in-vitro conditions by ADA, ensuring a pest-free and disease-free specimen ready for immediate planting.

Care Requirements:

• Light Demand: Medium; sufficient lighting enhances red pigmentation.

• CO₂ Requirement: Medium; CO₂ injection promotes healthy growth and vibrant coloration.

• Growth Rate: Medium; regular trimming encourages bushier growth.

• Height: Reaches over 10 cm; suitable for midground placement.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the tissue culture gel thoroughly before planting.

• Divide the plant into smaller portions and plant them individually to encourage quicker establishment and spread.

• Provide nutrient-rich substrate and maintain consistent water parameters for optimal growth.

Ideal For:

• Aquarists seeking to introduce a pop of red to their aquascape.

• Midground placement in planted tanks.

• Creating contrast against green foliage plants.

Incorporate Samolus parviflorus 'Red' into your aquarium to achieve a dynamic and colorful underwater landscape. Its unique appearance and manageable care requirements make it a standout choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.