Description
This colourful, quite small stem plant was known as Nesaea sp. for many years. In 2013 it was described as a new species under the name Nesaea praetermissa. Later it has been moved to the genus Ammannia, as well as all Nesaea species. Its natural distribution is unknown; some websites mention West Africa, but that could not yet be proven. Ammannia praetermissa is usually produced as submerged plant by nurseries in the tropics. The plant is much more delicate than Ammannia (Nesaea) crassicaulis, with slender, firm, upright stems and 2 to 4.5 cm long, opposite leaves. The leaves show olive green to intense wine-red tones.
Ammannia praetermissa is very demanding. Intense lighting, soft water, CO2 additon and complete, regular macro and micronutrient supply via the water column are prerequisites for its successful cultivation. As well as other stem plants it can be propagated by cuttings.
This Ammannia species provides a strong colour accent in the aquarium. It looks best as about 10 to 30 cm high group in the midground and contrasts well with light green plants.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Colourful, small stem plant
Olive green to splendid wine-red coloration
Recommendable for the midground and small aquariums
Synonyms
Nesaea praetermissa Kasselm., Nesaea sp., Nesaea spec., Nesaea sp. 'Red Leaved'
Complete Botanical Name
Ammánnia praetermíssa (Kasselm.) Kasselm.
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Ammannia
Misapplied Names
Nesaea crassicaulis
Category
Background
Difficulty
very difficult
Growth
medium
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
4-7
Temperature Tolerance
15-31℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-7 dKH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
Height
10-15 cm
Width
4-9 cm
