{"product_id":"samolus-red","title":"Samolus Parviflorus Red","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%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\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 Samolus parviflorus 'Red'\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamolus parviflorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red' is an unusual and attractive aquarium plant known for its \u003cstrong\u003ecompact growth and striking reddish to bronze foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its broad, rounded leaves provide a distinctive contrast to fine-leaved stem plants and carpeting species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly suited to the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground or midground\u003c\/strong\u003e of planted aquariums, where its compact rosette-like growth can be used as an accent plant. Under strong lighting and good CO₂ availability, the foliage can develop deeper red and bronze tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many less-common aquarium plants, it performs best in an \u003cstrong\u003eestablished aquarium with stable parameters, good lighting and consistent nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSamolus parviflorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Samolus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primulaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Aquarium Plant \/ Rosette Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to Midground\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to High\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.0–7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side Shoots \/ Cuttings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, Broad-Leaved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Samolus parviflorus 'Red' easy to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally considered \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stable conditions, good lighting and consistent nutrition will give the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get Samolus 'Red' to develop stronger colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide \u003cstrong\u003estrong lighting, consistent CO₂ and balanced nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e. Good overall plant health is more important than deliberately restricting nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Samolus 'Red' need CO₂?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ is not absolutely essential, but it is \u003cstrong\u003estrongly beneficial\u003c\/strong\u003e for healthy growth and stronger colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should Samolus parviflorus 'Red' be planted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works well in the \u003cstrong\u003eforeground to midground\u003c\/strong\u003e, where its broad foliage can provide contrast against fine-leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Samolus 'Red'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, it can be propagated through \u003cstrong\u003eside shoots or suitable cuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be separated and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing insufficient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow light can reduce compact growth and colour intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping CO₂ in a high-light aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong lighting without sufficient carbon can make maintaining healthy growth more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting the crown too deeply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the growing point above the substrate to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeglecting root nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nutrient-rich substrate or suitable root fertiliser can help support healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSudden changes in water parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStable conditions are particularly important while the plant is establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48856340758667,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/vNi7FfLAlSqO3dWGI7Ph8HOErZjPLmxKRpHv3aUU-HLDyhBMAzEZjal6BmwPQnaK4_N10ZXDEWWBQLrN2YQGMTc1eLefryKlEJXB-EWK_QlP1ckwo4KFgQX33mbDSQ7xzUL5eashNkO8_0yaxb4KMPzokqJrA0suYCX-ul4Wl8eLD6kPSQaFFxK.jpg?v=1787453731","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/samolus-red","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}