• Scientific Name: Didiplis diandra
• Origin: North America
• Family: Lythraceae
• Height: 15-40 cm
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Placement in Tank: Midground, Background
• Light Requirement: Medium to High
• CO2 Requirement: Recommended for optimal growth and color
• Temperature: 20-28°C
• pH: 5.5-7.5
• Propagation: Stem cuttings

Key Features:

• Vibrant Coloration: Under high light and with proper care, Didiplis diandra displays bright green to reddish hues, adding a splash of color to your aquascape.
• Fast-Growing Stem Plant: This plant grows quickly, filling in spaces in your midground or background with dense, vibrant growth.
• In-Vitro Cultivation: Grown in sterile conditions, the plant is free from pests, algae, and pathogens, ensuring a clean and healthy start for your aquarium.
• Great for Aquascaping: Its fine, delicate leaves and vertical growth make it ideal for adding depth and texture to aquascapes.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Didiplis diandra requires medium to high lighting to develop its vibrant green to reddish hues. Intense lighting is key to achieving the best coloration and compact growth.
• CO2: The addition of CO2 is highly recommended to maintain the plant’s vibrant colors and encourage healthy, fast growth.
• Water Parameters: This plant prefers slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 5.5-7.5 and temperatures between 20-28°C. Clean, nutrient-rich water is ideal for optimal growth.
• Trimming: Regular trimming is necessary to maintain the plant’s compact, bushy growth. Trimmings can be replanted to propagate new stems.

Planting Tips:

• Rinse the plant thoroughly to remove the nutrient gel before planting.
• Plant Didiplis diandra in nutrient-rich substrate to support its fast growth and vibrant color development.
• Ensure the stems are planted deeply enough to stay anchored in the substrate. Regular pruning encourages denser, bushier growth and prevents the plant from becoming leggy.