Tropica Heteranthera zosterifolia CUP

Heteranthera zosterifolia or seaweed leafed bulb is a rediscovered classic! In the past extremely popular, the beautiful, fast-growing stem plant gradually disappeared from the market. It looks very appealing in the middle and background, especially in groups. Her motto: the brighter, the better! If the light is too intense, however, it often needs well-intentioned pruning; it then branches even more densely. You should pay attention to a regular supply of nutrients. In open tanks, shoots often develop small blue flowers on the surface of the water that protrude from the water. In addition, it reliably indicates a lack of nitrogen: If its leaves become transparent before withering, one should take action.

• Light requirement: good to intense
• Optimal temperature: 10 to 30°C - very tolerant
• Water values: soft to hard - tolerant
• pH value: 5 to 8 - tolerant
• Addition of CO2 and nutrients: highly recommended
• Emersed growth possible
• Propagation: cuttings (side shoots)

Note: The cups are grown in the laboratory. Aquatic plants from the so-called in vitro culture are grown sterile. They are therefore also suitable for sensitive animals such as dwarf shrimp and can be used immediately. With in vitro plants, there are no stowaways such as snails or parasites, and pesticides are also completely avoided.