Aciotis Acuminifolia

Aciotis Acuminifolia - Rare aquarium stem plant!

Aciotis Acuminifolia is a rare and uncommon stem plant that can be grown in aquarium and terrarium conditions. It made its debut to the aquarium hobby in the early 2000's, but is still not commonly seen in aquascaping or similar hobbies today. This unique stem plant exhibits a strict vertical growth pattern with foliage that features prominent venation. This aquarium plant's color palette offers a mixture of green, red, orange and yellow tones that will vary and shift depending on the aquatic plant's growing conditions. When kept submerged in a planted tank, Aciotis Acuminifolia will develop vivid red undersides of its leaves. New growth presents lighter in color with upturned leaves that slowly fan out and flatten as the aquarium plant matures. Aciotis Acuminifolia is an aquatic stem plant that we recommend for planted aquarium hobbyists that have decent experience growing aquarium plants that fall within an intermediate to advanced level. Aciotis Acuminifolia is a moderately sized aquarium plant and will grow anywhere between 3-15 inches in height with a 2-3" spread, making it a good choice for a range of popular aquarium and terrarium tank sizes.

Aciotis Acuminifolia requires soft water conditions, moderate to high lighting, CO2 injection and a quality aquatic plant fertilizer that offers both essential micro and macronutrients. If successful, Aciotis Acuminifolia can be propagated similarly to other aquarium stem plants by trimming along the stem and replanting in nutritious aquarium substrate. If preferred, Aciotis Acuminifolia is suitable for terrarium conditions too! Its emersed growth prompts the display of bold red colors, serrated leaf edges and pink flowers.