Ammannia Senegalensis

🌿 Ammannia senegalensis – Bold Stem Plant with Vibrant Red & Orange Tones

Ammannia senegalensis is a striking, fast-growing stem plant admired for its fiery red, copper, and orange hues. Native to West Africa, this species thrives in high-tech planted aquariums and brings intense coloration and vertical structure to any aquascape. Its narrow, pointed leaves grow in alternating pairs along sturdy stems, making it ideal for creating contrast against green backgrounds or anchoring the mid-to-background zones.

🔑 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Ammannia senegalensis

• Common Name: Senegal Ammannia

• Growth Form: Upright, vertical stem plant with narrow lanceolate leaves

• Coloration: Varies from green to copper-orange to deep red under optimal conditions

• Placement: Midground to background

• Growth Rate: Medium to fast

• CO₂ Requirement: Recommended

• Light Demand: Medium to high

💧 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: High light promotes the most vibrant coloration

• CO₂ Injection: Strongly recommended for dense growth and rich red tones

• Temperature Range: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Nutrient Substrate: Required

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

🌱 Aquascaping Benefits:

• Provides bold, warm coloration in Dutch or Nature-style layouts

• Enhances vertical structure and contrast in planted tanks

• Ideal for filling tall backgrounds or trimming into bushy midground clusters

• Pairs beautifully with green or purple-toned plants for visual balance

✂️ Propagation & Growth:

Ammannia senegalensis propagates easily via stem cuttings. Simply cut a healthy stem and replant into substrate. Under strong light and stable CO₂/nutrient dosing, it quickly forms dense, vibrant clusters.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Available as:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approx. 5 unrooted stems, loose for planting or propagation

• Bunched Plants: Approx. 5 unrooted stems bundled with foam and plant weight

• Potted Plants: Approx. 5 unrooted stems planted in rockwool and net pot

⚠️ Important Note:

Color intensity depends on your lighting and CO₂ levels. In low-tech setups, plants may appear greenish rather than red. For best results, maintain consistent fertilization and strong lighting.