AquaArt Gratiola viscidula

Gratiola viscidula' is still considered a newcomer or rarity in aquaristics. However, this idiosyncratic stem plant impresses with its unmistakable "thorny look": if you plant it in rows, you get spiky-looking, very compact hedges - an extraordinary element in any underwater kingdom! A bright location and quiet are ideal for it, it grows rather slowly but can reach over 20 cm - pruning does it good, it then branches even more. Initial experience suggests that it is highly adaptable - regardless of temperature, hardness or pH value.

• Light requirement: Medium to intensive
• Optimum temperature: Very robust
• Water values: Very soft to very hard - very tolerant
• pH value: 5 to 7 - tolerant
• CO2 and nutrient addition: Recommended
• Propagation: Cuttings, division
• Emersed growth: Yes

Note: Cups are grown in the laboratory. Aquatic plants from the so-called in vitro culture are grown sterilely. They are therefore also suitable for sensitive animals such as dwarf shrimps and can be used immediately. There are no stowaways such as snails or parasites in in vitro plants, and pesticides are not used at all.