Plant Profiles

Myriophyllum tuberculatum

Live freshwater plant Myriophyllum tuberculatum - Red Watermilfoil for fish tanks and aquariums Large bunch or portion of aquatic plant Myriophyllum tuberculatum - Red Watermilfoil. Aquarium plant with fast delivery across Australia.
Myriophyllum tuberculatum
Red Watermilfoil
$12.95

Myriophyllum tuberculatum, the Red Watermilfoil, is a stunningly beautiful plant with decorative and feather-like red leaves. This is the true Myriophyllum tuberculatum, not the Myriophyllum pinnatum which it is often mistakely sold as. This plant is a great option for those who want to add a splash of deep red to their aquascape. This plant grows best under intense lighting, developing wide leaves of a rusty red colour. It is a highly recommended species for setting colourful accents.

M. tuberculatum needs more iron and trace nutrients than most other stem plants. Therefore, it is necessary to provide it with good water nutrients to grow healthy and achieve the best colours. For aquariums, it is important to have bright lights and CO2 injection to maintain the plant's health and colouration. It is a quite demanding plant to grow, but the result is definitely worth the effort. It is also possible to grow this species in average/ medium light, where it will grow with a brown-orange colouration.

This plant can be paired with other green Myriophyllum and Limnophila species to create a beautiful aquatic landscape. Its finely-structured leaves and moderate size also make it suitable for smaller planted tanks. It can be an excellent centerpiece or an accent plant to create a unique and vibrant display.

Myriophyllum tuberculatum is a great choice for those looking for a strikingly beautiful red plant to add to their high-tech aquarium. With proper care and maintenance, this plant can make a stunning and vibrant addition to your aquascape.

Requirements and information

Temperature:

TropicalWarmCold

Substrate type:

CoarseFine

Substrate nutrients:

Medium

Water nutrients:

Medium

Light demand:

Medium

CO2:

Medium

Height:

Tall

Growth rate:

Vigorous

Growth habit:

Stem

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Native to: