Care specifications
| Type | Stem |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Light | High (50–80 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Required |
| Fertilizer demand | High |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Max height | 14 in |
| Spread | 3 in |
| Placement | Midground, Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.2 |
| Color | Orange |
| Trimming | Regular |
| Styles | Dutch, Nature |
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Propagation
Top the stems and replant the cuttings once they have firmed up; trimmed bases resprout.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the leaves on my Ammannia senegalensis curling?
A gentle inward curl toward the light is normal and part of its look. Tight, distorted curling combined with stunted tops, though, usually signals a CO2 or micronutrient shortfall — this plant is an early warning sign for instability, so steady your CO2 and dosing and the new growth straightens out.
Can I grow Ammannia senegalensis without CO2?
Realistically, no. It can limp along briefly, but without injected CO2 it loses color, sheds lower leaves, and gets outcompeted. If you want a similar copper-orange effect in a low-tech tank, this is not the plant — choose a hardier red stem instead.
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