Nesaea Triflora
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Common Name: Three-Flowered Nesaea
Scientific Name: (Nesaea triflora)
Nesaea Triflora is a striking aquatic stem plant with vibrant green leaves and reddish stems. Native to tropical regions, this versatile plant thrives submerged in aquariums and adapts to emersed growth, making it suitable for ripariums, paludariums, and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Riparium, Vivarium
- Care Level: Medium
- Light Requirements: High Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Recommended
- Placement: Middleground, Background
- Growth Characteristics: Moderate-Growing, Upright
- Water Parameters: Soft Water, Neutral pH
- Special Features: Vibrant Coloration, Versatile Growth
- Country of Origin: Africa, Asia (Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Mauritius)
Essentials
- Light: Strong; intense lighting is essential for maintaining vibrant coloration.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Thrives submerged and adapts to emersed setups.
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Requires nutrient-rich substrate for submerged growth. Moist, nutrient-dense soil is ideal for emersed setups.
- Placement: Best suited for the middleground or background in aquariums and as a feature in ripariums or vivariums.
Features
- Size: Grows 8–16 inches tall, depending on conditions.
- Rate: Moderate to fast-growing; regular trimming is necessary.
- Foliage: Narrow, elongated green leaves with reddish undersides. Emersed leaves are broader and more vibrant.
- Flowering: Produces small flowers when grown emersed, especially in ripariums or vivariums.
Care
- Fertilizer: Requires liquid fertilizers rich in micronutrients for healthy growth. CO2 supplementation is highly recommended for submerged setups to enhance growth and coloration.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim stems regularly to encourage bushy growth. Propagate by cutting healthy stems and replanting them in substrate or moist soil.
- Special Tips: Maintain high humidity for emersed setups. Stable lighting, CO2, and nutrients are key to preventing legginess and maintaining vibrant colors.
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