Fine, feathery whorls in pink to reddish-purple — the most delicate texture of any red stem plant, and the reason it's worth the trouble. It is genuinely demanding: high light and pressurized CO₂ are what keep it from unraveling.
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
Plant Profile
- Common name — Red Cabomba, Fanwort
- Scientific name — Cabomba furcata
- Placement — Midground to background
- Mature height — 8–16 in
- Growth rate — Fast
Care
- Difficulty — Advanced
- Light — High
- CO₂ — Required
- Water — 72–82°F · pH 6.0–6.8
- Feeding — Water column
- Propagation — Cuttings
Grower’s Notes
- This is the least forgiving red stem in common cultivation. Without strong light and pressurized CO₂ the whorls thin, the stems go bare from the bottom, and it falls apart within weeks.
- It wants soft, acidic water. Above pH 7 it struggles regardless of how good the light and CO₂ are.
- Plant stems individually, an inch or so apart. Bunched together they shade each other and rot in the middle.
- Stable conditions matter more than rich ones. It sheds whorls after water changes that swing temperature or chemistry sharply.
Notes
- Photos are for reference; color and density vary considerably with lighting, CO₂ and water chemistry.
- 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.
- USPS (2 to 5 business days) ships Monday through Saturday.
- UPS 2nd Day Air® ships Monday through Wednesday. Order by Tuesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- UPS Next Day Air® ships Monday through Thursday. Order by Wednesday at 6:00 AM Pacific Time for same-week delivery.
- Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and military addresses ship by USPS at a flat rate shown at checkout.
- 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.
The complete rules, including what's covered and what voids the guarantee, are in our Returns, Refunds & Live Arrival Guarantee. If anything conflicts, that policy applies.
Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.
Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.
Customers praised the vibrant reddish-pink colors and healthy stems, with many noting "the most beautiful plants in the aquarium hobby." Fast growth and excellent packaging were highlighted. Some concerns about shipping time causing melting, delicate leaves breaking easily, and anchoring difficulties. Recommended for high-tech tanks with proper lighting and substrate.
- The reddish-pink hues are absolutely beautiful. It's definitely the highlight of my aquascape.
- It is the most beautiful plants in the aquarium hobby.
- It has doubled in size, and the color is brilliant red just as desired.
L
Review: I am very impressed with the quality of the Cabomba Furcata I received. The stems arrived vibrant and healthy. Once planted, it adjusted quickly to my tank and the reddish-pink hues are absolutely beautiful. It’s definitely the highlight of my aquascape. Highly recommended!
A
1st time ordering online plants. I am alway skeptical of the delivery services ability to keep time. Plants were delivered a day before expected and each bunch of plants was individually packaged.
C
Furcata/paiuhyensis turns the most gorgeous shade of purple/magenta in my tank. APF sent several stems per order and I did the b2g2 so I have tons, but my fish love to hide and play in it, so I’m beyond pleased.
The attached pic shows the plant after one week in my tank. I fertilize heavily and this is in a high tech tank.
I
The plants came in, they look good, some red on it, im running it under 2 full spectrum led lights, eco complete, red clay in the substrate, co2. I've had it for about a week, im starting to see more red in the plant. Good buy if you have a high tech tank
B
I’ve been looking for a good source of Cabomba for a while now. I was hesitant but when the package arrived all my worried went away. Super lush healthy plants. Will definitely order again
A
Divided the Red Cabomba into two other tanks. This one, the picture and video (with sound/music enhancements) don't quite do it justice. The Anacharis to the left of the Red Cabomba and the Green Cabomba in the back are also from Aquarium Plants Factory.
F
The plants I received were healthy and alive upon arrival, but when I began to place them in my tank, there were lots and lots of shedding leaves. This wasn't too huge of a problem though as they are still living and cleaning up the shed leaves wasn't too hard of a chore. The plants still look full near the top, and I'm sure they will continue to regrow the lost leaves with time :)
M
I'm really impressed how healthy the plant came in. It's been a week in my tank and i would say it's growing pretty quick, at first the top most part of the plant was a pale violet but a couple days later it was turning red.It's just a matter of time. I'm really happy with my purchase, my shrimp are really happy with the plant too! Highly recommend this plant! Shipping was super fast and package was really taken care of! Impeccable customer service Aquarium plants factory!
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R
Really like this plant, I will say please put in separate water before putting in your tank, little branches and fingers will fill up your tank if you don't. Learning curve after the first plant was put in the tank. Overall happy with my purchase. I'll be ordering more when I can finally get my nitrite and nitrate under control.
S
I've ordered from this company numerous times and I couldn't be happier with their products and service. Shipping is prompt as well.
K
Very nice, shipping was fast. Plant was in good condition and just waiting to see how grow.
H
Cabomba Furcata
A
Plants took a few days to get to me. When I got them, half were melted/dead.
My aquarium is going through an ich issue so I didn’t think to take photos.
A
I love this store on eBay just because I have one of my favorite plants. Red cabomba It is the most beautiful plants in the aquarium hobby.
C
Plants arrived quickly, good color and healthy
J
The Cabomba arrived as expected. A little stressed out, but as soon as I got it on the tank it started to perk up. It has been about 2 weeks now and I have had to trim off branches and replant them as new stems. It has doubled in size, and the color is brilliant red just as desired. Thanks
N
Fast grower, already turning pink!!!
L
Came as advertised. Well packaged. Healthy, I'd buy from this business again.
C
These look beautiful in other reviewers' photographs and I get the sense that the color would become even brighter in strong sunlight. I purchased these in error---not paying attention to the fact that these need a substate, which I do not have. However, I put some of them in water to see if they might grow. I do not think it will work, but it looks very good floating with hornwort for what might be a very short period of time.
H
Good color, in great shape for a plant family prone to shipping melt, and nice, dense growth.
E
Really well packaged with heat reflective foil. Generous portions of plants. Will use this vendor again!
K
I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of all three of the plants!
J
It looks good and mostly packaged well. I think it should have had a heat pack in the packaging since it did ship in winter. I hope the plant survives.
C
As advertised
M
I don’t recognize this from any of the wilted items that arrived. Ordered potted plants rather that cuttings, but most fell apart during transit and were DOA. No response from customer service.
D
Beautiful plant but hard to anchor unless I find cracks or crevices for it to be held. When it loses anchor and floats to the top the leaves show its true colors from the light. The needle like leaves are easily broken apart so I have to be extra gentle.
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