Ammania Bunch Plant

Ammannia senegalensis

Common Name: Ammannia
Family Name: Lythraceae
Native To: East Tropical Africa
Lighting: Medium to high
pH: 6.5- 7.5
Growth Demands: Difficult
Growth Form: Stem
Growth Rate: Medium
True Aquatic: Yes
Placement in Tank: Background
Available As: Bare Root

Amania Senegalensis is a marsh plant that originates in west Africa. If conditions are right A. senegalensis can be a nice addition to the aquarium. It exhibits a bronze to orange color depending on the lighting. There are much easier plants to grow than Ammania senagalensis however if you want a challenge, you can be rewarded with a beautiful stem plant with a lot of color.