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Red myriophyllum

Myriophyllum tuberculatum

Red, feathery-leaved stem plant from tropical Asia; needs strong light, CO2 injection and plenty of iron and trace nutrients to colour up. Long sold under the wrong name M. mattogrossense.

Needs

Care levelHard
LightHigh
CO₂Needed
GrowthFast
HeightUp to 60 cm
Temperature18–24 °C
WhereBack of the tank
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water
FamilyHaloragaceae
Native toTropical Asia: India (incl. Assam, West Himalaya), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Malaya, southeast China
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

How to keep it

  • Strong light (Flowgrow: at least 0.8 W/L)
  • CO2 injection (required)
  • Iron and trace nutrients, higher than most stem plants
  • Keep nitrate and phosphate from ever reaching zero
  • Trim by replanting the strong upper part of each stem
  • Low light
  • No CO2
  • Nutrient deficiency (stems stay dark and small; shoot tips can die)

Sources

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