I picked up this plant yesterday from a small local pet shop. As usual, the boy attending the shop could not tell me the name, not even its local name. It had pale green leaves, and a thick stem without any roots. The stem is fibrous, soft and watery. Within a day, the top leaves turned into red, as shown in the picture. Probably, because of high light in my tank. It also has small purple flower buds.
Apparently, it looks like Ammannia gracilis or Nesaea crassicaulis, but weak and stressed due to the unhealthy conditions in the pet shop's dark, dumping tank. But I am not sure. I hope, it shows more of its original characteristics, as it regains its health in my 'test tank'.
It would be great if someone can help me to identify this plant!
The inset picture shows the top view of the same specimen.
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i too have started a blog on my aquarium setups. i've only been keeping fish for about 18 months now and always appreciate any helpful tips and comments.
chas
www.numptynoo.blogspot.com
Hope to see your aquarium blog, soon!
answering your plant question it looks like Ludwigia Temp: 15 - 26 degrees
Lighting: medium to very high
Height : up to 30cm
Growth Rate: fast
Does well in most tanks , with strong light and iron fertilisers the undersides of the leaves become a nice dark red, very easy to grow from cuttings.
The plant in question is Ludwigia
hope you enjoy
regards Noel
The plant in question is Ludwigia
hope you enjoy
regards Noel