Lysimachia Parvifolia 'Red' in Cup - Tropica

Lysimachia Parvifolia 'Red' is a compact and decorative stem plant, much appreciated in aquascaping for its ability to develop reddish shades even in relatively simple cultivation conditions. With enhanced lighting and a good availability of nutrients, the color intensifies, transforming it into a focal point of great visual impact.

The submerged leaves are small, rounded and remember young spinach leaves. For this morphological characteristic it is sometimes confused with Samolus Parviflorus, but it clearly stands out for red pigmentation.

Botanical characteristics

Growth is vertical and ordered, with close internodes that favor a compact bearing.

• erected and branching fraft

• opposite leaves, rounded

• coloring from green-copper with intense red

• compact development with regular pruning

Responds very well to the cut: the attacked portions can be replanted to quickly blind the bush.

Use in the aquarium

Lysimachia Parvifolia 'Red' is ideal for:

• central area (Midground) in small and medium aquariums

• rear zone (background) in nano aquariums

• dutch layouts and Nature Style

• chromatic contrasts with green leaf plants

The reddish shade creates a strong contrast with green plants such as Rotala or MicRanthemum, increasing visual depth and dynamism.

Cultivation needs

Lighting

With average light it already develops rosy shades.
With intense light:

• increase red pigmentation

• reduces the extension of the interior

• keep compact bearing

Recommended values: from 0.5 W / L up (medium-high modern led equivalent).

Co2

Not strictly mandatory, but strongly recommended to obtain:

• more vigorous growth

• more compact leaves

• maximum chromatic intensity

Recommended values: 15-25 mg / l for optimal results.

Nutrients

Likes complete fertilization with:

• balanced macroelements (NPK)

• iron available to enhance red

• stable microelements

Stable conditions and balanced nutrients guarantee the best development.

Adaptation and cultivation in vitro

The in vitro Cup version is cultivated in a sterile environment on nutritional gel (AGAR), free of:

• algae

• snails

• pesticides

• pathogens

Being cultivated in emerged form, it can present leaves slightly different from the submerged ones. After insertion in the aquarium:

• the leaves emerged will gradually replace

• the plant will adapt to the submerged form

• in 2-4 weeks the morphological change will notice

This is a natural adaptation process, not a product defect.

Plant instructions

1. Remove the plant from the container.

2. Carefully rinse the gel under running water.

3. Divide the carpet into multiple portions.

4. Plant with tweezers in the substrate, spacing slightly the stems.

Regular pruning stimulates info duty and maintains compact shape.

Water ideal parameters

• Temperature: 20 - 28 ° C

• pH: 6.0 - 7.5

• KH: low-medium

• GH: Medium

It is a relatively adaptable plant but shows the best performance in stable environments.

Colors and aesthetic rendering

The color varies according to:

• luminous intensity

• availability of iron

• parameter stability

• cO2 concentration

In optimal conditions it takes bright red shades with ramate nuances.

Other uses

Outside the aquarium, Lysimachia Parvifolia was used in traditional Chinese medicine as a plant with anti-inflammatory properties, testifying to its botanical interest.

Why choose Lysimachia Parvifolia 'Red'

• Easy management also for neophytes

• Red coloring already with medium light

• Excellent for modern aquascaping

• Simple reproduction via cutting

• Available in a sterile version in vitro

It is one of the most versatile red plants for those who want to introduce color without requiring extreme conditions.