Proserpinaca palustris 'Cuba'
Proserpinaca palustris 'Cuba'
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 1-2-Grow! format mean?
What does the 1-2-Grow! format mean?
It means the plant is grown from tissue culture and supplied in a closed cup, ready to be separated and planted into your substrate.
Why do the leaves change shape after planting?
Why do the leaves change shape after planting?
The plant is delivered with saw-toothed leaves; the source notes these develop into long, finely denticulated, needle-like leaves once the plant has had a transitional period growing in the aquarium.
Is this a beginner-friendly plant?
Is this a beginner-friendly plant?
No, it's rated as an Advanced plant, so it suits aquarists who already have experience keeping demanding stem plants.
Where does this plant come from?
Where does this plant come from?
Proserpinaca palustris is listed with an origin of South America, and this particular cultivar is described as being found on the Isla de la Juventud off Cuba, which is reflected in its name.
Where should I plant it in my aquarium?
Where should I plant it in my aquarium?
It's categorised as a background plant, suited to the rear of the aquascape given its height of 10-40 cm.
This background stem plant arrives as a pack of three 1-2-Grow! cups and settles in to give your aquascape a genuine splash of colour: under good lighting its leaves turn copper and develop a fine, slender shape that stands out against greener neighbours. It suits keepers who already have some experience with demanding stem plants, since it needs steady conditions to thrive.
Proserpinaca palustris 'Cuba' is a stem plant whose foliage changes dramatically after planting: it starts with jagged, saw-edged leaves and grows into long, slender, finely serrated leaves with an almost needle-like look, turning a striking copper colour under good lighting.
It suits aquascapers who want a genuine colour accent at the rear of the tank. Under strong, consistent lighting it offers real contrast against the greens and reds of other planting, though it needs stable conditions to perform this way, so it suits keepers who already have experience growing demanding stem plants.
You receive a pack of three 1-2-Grow! cups. Each is a tissue-cultured portion of the plant grown in a closed pot, ready to be separated and planted into your substrate.
Proserpinaca palustris varies in form depending on where it grows in the wild. This cultivar is collected from the Isla de la Juventud off Cuba, which is where its name comes from, and in the United States the species is commonly called mermaid weed.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | 1-2-Grow!: aquarium plant grown from tissue culture in a closed cup. |
| Origin | South America |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Aquarium placement | Background |
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