Nesaea
Nesaea crassicaulis
Hard
High Light
CO2: Required
Growth Rate
Slow
Size
Large
Position
Background
Type
Stem
Water Parameters & Requirements
Temperature
22.0-28.0°C
72-82°F
pH
6.0-7.0
Hardness (GH)
3.0-12.0 dGH
Light
High Light
CO2
Required
Care Requirements
Substrate
Required
Fertilization
Required
Pruning
Not Needed
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About
Imposing African plant with orange‑red coloration. Thick leaves and a sturdy stem. Striking appearance.
Care Notes
Requires high lighting, CO₂ and complete fertilization. Sensitive to nutrient deficiencies. Slow growth.
Propagation
Stem cutting; tip replanting
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Nesaea crassicaulis |
|---|---|
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Type | Stem |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Light | High Light |
| CO2 | Required |
| Growth | Slow |
| Position | Background |
| Size | Large |
| Hardness | 3.0-12.0 dGH |
| Substrate | Required |
| Fertilization | Required |
| Pruning | Not Needed |
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