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Murdannia Keisak

Murdannia keisak

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaCommelinalesCommelinaceae

📍 East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)

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Pink-stemmed plant with narrow leaves. Develops beautiful pink-red colouration even under moderate light. Very easy red/pink stem plant.

Common Diseases

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Pale or yellowing leaves, stunted growth, loss of pink coloration, thin weak stems

Treatment

Increase fertilizer dosing with all-in-one liquid fertilizer or add macronutrients (NPK); ensure adequate lighting and consider adding CO2

Algae Overgrowth on Leaves

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaf surfaces, reduced photosynthesis, plant appears dull

Treatment

Increase water changes, reduce lighting duration to 8-10 hours daily, add algae-eating fish or shrimp, manually remove affected leaves

Stem Rot

Symptoms

Mushy or blackened stems, foul odor, leaves detaching easily, decay spreading upward

Treatment

Remove affected stems immediately, improve water circulation with aeration, reduce organic waste through water changes, ensure substrate isn't compacted

Slow Growth or Melting

Symptoms

Leaves becoming translucent and dissolving, minimal new growth, plant appears stressed

Treatment

Check water parameters (pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-8), increase fertilizer and CO2 if available, ensure temperature is 23-28°C, improve lighting intensity

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Quick Facts

co2
optional
lighting
medium
placement
background
difficulty
easy
growthRate
fast

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