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Cuphea Anagalloidea
Cuphea anagalloidea
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Myrtales›Lythraceae
📍 Central America
Rare Brazilian stem plant with tiny round leaves. Pinkish-red under high light. Very slow growing and demanding — a true collector's plant.
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Compatible Livestock
Gentle algae grazers that won't damage delicate foliage and help maintain tank cleanliness
Small, non-destructive shrimp that add color and won't uproot or damage slow-growing stems
Peaceful algae eaters that respect plants and thrive in the same high-light, high-CO2 environment
Small, gentle fish that won't disturb the plant and add movement without causing damage
Excellent companion plant with similar care requirements; both benefit from high light and CO2
Compatible stem plant that thrives under identical high-light, high-CO2 conditions
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Nitrogen/Iron)
Yellowing or pale leaves, stunted growth, loss of red coloration despite high light
Increase liquid fertilizer dosing; test water parameters and adjust macro/micronutrient ratios; ensure CO2 levels are adequate (30-40 ppm)
Algae Overgrowth (Green Spot/Hair Algae)
Green spot algae on leaves, hair algae coating stems, reduced light penetration
Increase water change frequency (50% weekly), reduce photoperiod to 8-10 hours, add algae-eating shrimp, manually remove affected leaves
Melting/Tissue Necrosis
Leaves becoming translucent, stems rotting, plant disintegrating despite good conditions
Check CO2 levels and increase if below 25 ppm; verify lighting is truly high-intensity; perform 50% water change; trim affected portions and replant healthy stems
Poor Growth/Stagnation
No visible growth over 4+ weeks, leaves remaining small, no color development
Verify CO2 injection is functioning; increase light intensity to 8+ hours daily; boost fertilizer regimen; check water parameters (pH 6.0-7.0, GH 4-8)
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Quick Facts
- co2
- required
- lighting
- high
- placement
- midground
- difficulty
- hard
- growthRate
- very slow
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- hardness
- 2–10 dGH
- temperature
- 68–79°F (20–26°C)
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record for this species.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and locality and change over time — always confirm the current regulations with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping, or shipping this species.