Limnophila sp. ‘Belem’ – Rare Needle-Leaf Stem Plant 🌱

Limnophila sp. ‘Belem’ is a rare and elegant aquarium plant admired for its delicate textures and compact growth. Originally discovered near Belem, Brazil, this stem plant is distinguished by its long, narrow, serrated leaves that are naturally green but can shift into vibrant shades of red to deep purple depending on lighting intensity, CO₂ supplementation, and nutrient availability. Its fine-leafed structure makes it an excellent choice for adding contrast, color variety, and depth to aquascapes.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Limnophila sp. ‘Belem’

• Common Name: Belem Needle Leaf

• Origin: Brazil (Belem region)

• Unique Foliage: Long, narrow, serrated leaves with vivid red coloration under high-tech conditions.

• Compact Growth: Shorter and bushier than most Limnophila species, perfect for aquascaping.

• Color Potential: Green foliage that transitions to reddish tones with high light and CO₂.

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting Needs: Moderate to high light (red tones emerge with strong lighting).

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: Strongly recommended for healthy growth and vibrant coloration.

• Nutrient Substrate: Not required but highly beneficial for long-term vitality.

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes, thrives in humid emersed conditions.

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Provides fine, serrated textures that enhance aquascape diversity.

• Red coloration adds a bold accent against green plants.

• Dense stems create natural shelter for shrimp and small fish.

📦 What You’ll Receive:

• One (1) 4-inch bag of Limnophila sp. ‘Belem’, containing approximately 3–4 stems with healthy foliage.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Some leaf melt or color loss may occur during shipping and acclimation. With proper light, CO₂, and nutrients, new submerged growth will quickly establish and regain vibrant coloration.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Always check your local regulations before introducing new aquatic plants. Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

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.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

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.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

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.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

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.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

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.