{"product_id":"ammania-gracilis","title":"Ammania Gracilis","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Ammania Gracilis\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmmannia gracilis\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful stem plant prized for its vibrant green, bronze and red foliage. When grown under strong aquarium lighting with good nutrient availability, the leaves can develop rich reddish and copper tones, making it an excellent choice for adding colour and contrast to a planted aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fast-growing stem plant is particularly effective when planted in groups. Regular trimming encourages branching and allows you to create a dense, bushy appearance in the midground or background of the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmmannia gracilis performs best in \u003cstrong\u003emoderate to high lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e and benefits considerably from \u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ supplementation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good levels of macro- and micronutrients will also help promote stronger growth and better coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown submerged in a fully aquatic aquarium and is well suited to aquascapes ranging from nature-style planted tanks to more colourful, high-tech layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmmannia gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ammannia Gracilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lythraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stem Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, bronze to red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Ammannia gracilis need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is not absolutely essential, but it is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for vigorous growth and stronger red coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get Ammannia gracilis to turn red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting, adequate CO₂ and balanced nutrients can encourage deeper bronze and red coloration. Plant health should always come before chasing colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I plant Ammannia gracilis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in the \u003cstrong\u003emidground or background\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when planted in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I trim Ammannia gracilis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply cut the healthy upper portion of the stem and replant the cuttings into the substrate. Regular trimming encourages branching and creates a fuller group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Ammannia gracilis suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is relatively straightforward in a well-maintained planted aquarium, but achieving its best colour and growth is easier with \u003cstrong\u003egood lighting, CO₂ and fertilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Ammannia gracilis be propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is easily propagated by \u003cstrong\u003ecutting healthy stems and replanting the cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping it under very weak lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Expecting strong red colour without adequate light and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Planting stems too deeply into the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing nutrient deficiencies to persist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Failing to trim and replant healthy tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Making sudden changes to aquarium conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49336012341387,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/aLs8v7eqd8CJFrqqWdXfHYoOcN3qbMNkb4AII0zZlZpunBaZZg2s1VgHKRBwIX0A7vLIFYhb3kUB-d0TNbzCxJayNmwHewq-j-jMy3KIbmRiUFMMHCHpNcT6R_zET_YNIsursO_lIfHn8KAm5UideNIvwUsL0aPDxSNwa4Bo5KTWKNv5nQiXma5.jpg?v=1789002305","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/ammania-gracilis","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}