Description
Introduced as Rotala sp. "Araguaia", this quite small stem plant from Brazil turned out as the first Cuphea species in the aquarium hobby. Under intense lighting the upper sides of the leaves develop a bright red to orange red coloration while the stem remains green.
Much light, good CO2 and nutrient supply and rather soft water are recommendable.
This plant grows strictly vertical. Best placed as group in the midground, it makes a nice colour accent.
Source
Flowgrow
Characteristic
Intensely light red in colour
Relatively small leaves
Strictly upright growth habit
Rarely found in trade
Complete Botanical Name
Cuphea anagalloidea A.St.-Hil.
Family
Lythraceae
Genus
Cuphea
Misapplied Names
Rotala sp. 'Araguaia', Bacopa sp. 'Red'
Category
Middle Ground
Difficulty
difficult
Growth
medium
Carbon Dioxide
need
pH Value
4-7
Temperature Tolerance
20-26℃
Carbonate Hardness
0-7 dKH
General Hardness
0-30 °dGH
Propagation
Cuttings
Can Grow Emersed?
yes
Aquascaping
very colourful plant for accents
Colour
red
