Plant Profiles

Cuphea anagalloidea

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Cuphea anagalloidea
Water Cuphea
$9.95

Cuphea anagalloidea is a rare aquatic plant species originating from South America, being predominantly found in Brazil. This is the only Cuphea species currently known to be able to grow underwater. Belonging to the Lythraceae family, is characterised by its petite lance-shaped leaves, resembling those of popular Rotala species, but with its own distinct charm.

Measuring only about 1cm long by 3mm wide, the oval leaves of Cuphea anagalloidea have a beautiful colouration under high lighting. This small stem plant is one well suited for the high-tech aquarium. Under intense lighting the leaves grow with a deep orange-red colouration. The stems generally stay green regardless of light intensity. The leaves grow in pairs and generally do not change in size as the plant grows upwards towards the light as some other Lythraceae species like Ammannia do.

Despite its small size, this plant is fairly demanding in the aquarium and requires specific conditions to thrive. Cuphea anagalloidea grows best under intense lighting conditions and benefits from CO2 supplementation in high-tech aquarium setups. Stable nutrient levels in the water column are essential for healthy growth, and it also appreciates softer water between 0 - 7°dKH. It is a tropical species that prefers temperatures above 20°C.

Cuphea anagalloidea is a slow growing plant ideal for the foreground or midground of the aquarium. It is a stem plant that grows directly upwards, and doesn't branch much unless pruned. However, trimming encourages the formation of a dense bush of upwards growing stems, making it an appealing accent plant in the aquascape.

Requirements and information

Temperature:
TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:
CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

Medium

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

High

CO2:

High

Height:

Medium

Growth rate:

Slow

Growth habit:

Stem

Difficulty:

Advanced

Native to: