Ammannia Gracilis (Ammannia gracilis) — also known as Large, Red, or Pink Ammannia — is a fast-growing stem plant known for brilliant red-pink coloration under strong light. Grown emersed, leaves appear green, then transform to vivid red-pink once submerged. A striking focal point for midground groups or Dutch-style "plant streets."
Care at a glance
- Light: Medium–high
- CO₂: Not required
- pH: 5.0–7.5
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
- Substrate: Required
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Difficulty: Easy
- Placement: Midground/Background
- Can Be Grown Emersed?: Yes
What You'll Receive
- Sold as loose Fresh-cut plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
- Fresh-cut plants: Approx. 6 stems, loose fresh-cut stems without root
- Bunched plants: Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, bundled with foam, and lead weight
- Potted plants: Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without root, potted with net pot and rockwool
Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge. Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.
At a glance
- Free shipping on orders of $150 or more (after discounts) within the contiguous United States, by USPS.
- Free thermal protection is included with every shipment, all year round.
- Processing: most orders leave us within 1 to 2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
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- Weather holds: during extreme heat or cold we may hold live orders until it's safe to ship.
- We ship within the United States only.
Please bring live plants indoors and unpack them the day they arrive. Every live order is covered by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee.
The complete rules, including lost packages and address issues, are in our Shipping Policy. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Every live order is backed by our 24-Hour Live Arrival Guarantee. If a plant arrives dead, we'll make it right.
How it works
- Tell us within 24 hours of the delivery time on your tracking.
- Send photos of the affected items in their original, unopened packaging, plus a photo of the shipping label, to hello@aquariumplantsfactory.com with your order number.
- We'll make it right with a replacement, store credit or refund for the affected item.
Good to know
- Some melting or yellowing as plants adjust from greenhouse to aquarium life is normal. They regrow from healthy roots and rhizomes.
- Please bring your package indoors and unpack it the day it arrives.
- Free promotional items and shipping charges are not covered.
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Customers praised this aquarium plant for its vibrant red-pink coloration and healthy arrival. Most reported "thick and healthy cuttings" that rooted quickly and grew rapidly. The plant adds attractive color contrast to tanks, though customers noted CO2 supplementation enhances red pigmentation. Packaging quality impressed shoppers, with plants surviving long transit well.
- Very thick and healthy cuttings. Rooted quickly and have grown double size in a month.
- You get quite a healthy set of plants for the price you pay.
- I received a generous portion of stems with incredible coloration.
V
This is an attractive plant. I don't have CO2 so, it's not as red as pictured. But it still adds a nice contrast of color to my aquarium. And the rasboras seem to like it.
A
Stems arrived very healthy. I had put them into the tank for a few days without unwrapping them and they were already sprouting roots 3 days later. I anticipate they will take off quickly.
M
Very thick and healthy cuttings. Rooted quickly and have grown double size in a month. A few stims rotted but I just replanted them. Highly recommend
A
came in what looked to be nice and healthy , and looks like it is taking to underwater growth .
R
Was in transit about 6 days. When it arrived I was expecting dying and desperate plants, however everything came in surprisingly alive. Was a dull pink but is currently a vibrate pink(:
M
When you purchase this plant you will NOT be disappointed! I can't wait for it to transform into the gorgeous red from the photos! You get quite a healthy set of plants for the price you pay. Aquarium Plants Factory always delivers on the quality AND quantity of their products.
S
Good product
D
I received a generous portion of stems about 6" in length with incredible coloration. They have already grown an inch since dropping them in. The new growth is orange since I have a deep tank (26"), but they should hopefully turn magenta again once they get about halfway up. I am running a high tech tank, 35-40 ppm co2, high lighting, and EI dosing. Very pleased
W
Healthy plant with nice red color. Would buy again.
C
My order of Ammania Graciliis arrived well packed with heat retaining padded foil sheets. After unpacking and inspecting the plants I was impressed to find they were, for the most part, intact and healthy with very little leaf loss.This is amazing considering they were shipped over 2000 miles! The plants were in bunches of 6 individual stalks held together with lead strips and foam padding to protect stems.Nice touch. Now the fun part starts! Grow,grow,grow! Thanks APF.
M
I have this plant in my 15g fluval flex tank, it's been growing and showing some color.
Z
The color and quality of this plant is phenomenal. A must have if you want to add a pop of color to your tanks.
K
Good portion, good packaging, good health. Once again I am very happy with APF. Thank you!
S
Every single stem rooted, plants are doing great
N
Took 3 days to get to me. And a little small
But healthy, no problems. I have hight iron substrate. My ph is 6.6 and im running about 2w per gallion off new t5s. And feed liquid fertilizer. Haven't seen any melting or death of any kinda
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