Common Name: Golden Ammannia
Synonyms: Nesaea pedicellata ‘Golden’, Golden Nesaea
Ammannia pedicellata ‘Golden’ is a vibrant and highly sought-after aquarium plant that brings a luminous golden-yellow hue to aquascapes. Native to Tanzania and Mozambique, this upright, bushy stem plant provides striking color contrast against typical green foliage, making it a perfect choice for aquascapers aiming for bold visual impact.
When grown under high light and stable CO₂-enriched conditions, Ammannia pedicellata ‘Golden’ develops its signature radiant golden coloration. Its sturdy stems and lush foliage make it versatile for both midground and background placement, while its vertical growth pattern adds structure and height to planted layouts.
Scientific Name: Ammannia pedicellata ‘Golden’
Synonyms: Nesaea pedicellata ‘Golden’, Golden Nesaea
Common Name: Golden Ammannia
Leaf Color: Golden-yellow with a subtle green undertone in lower light
Growth Form: Upright, bushy stem plant
Native To: Tanzania, Mozambique
Growth Rate: Medium
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Lighting Needs: Medium-high to high for best color development.
CO₂ & Fertilizers: CO₂ supplementation is strongly recommended for vibrant color and compact growth; nutrient-rich substrate required.
Growth Method: Submersed cultivation preferred for aquarium use.
Nutrient Substrate: Required.
Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes – often displays deeper tones emersed.
Propagation: Cut healthy stems and replant cuttings directly into the substrate.
Provides intense golden coloration for high-contrast layouts.
Works beautifully as a midground focal point or bright background stand.
Ideal for Dutch-style and Nature-style aquascapes where color diversity is key.
Sold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:
Fresh-Cut Plants: Approximately 6 individual, loose-cut stems without root
Bunched Plants: Approximately 6 stems without root bundled with foam and a plant weight
Potted Plants: Approximately 6 stems without root potted in rockwool and net pot
Pictures are a sample representation; actual plants may vary in size and color depending on tank conditions. Unless specified, we do not guarantee plants will be pest-free, pesticide-free, or grown in submerged form.
🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Please do not release Ammannia pedicellata ‘Golden’ or any aquatic plants into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings responsibly. Check your local regulations before purchase.
Return Policy: All sales are final
24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours. Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.
Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.
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Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.
Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.
However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.
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