Piptospatha ridleyi is a rare and captivating plant closely related to Bucephalandra, Homalomena, and Anubias. Originating from the lush forests of Borneo, this versatile plant thrives in both submerged and emersed environments. 

Piptospatha ridleyi features elongated leaves with a striking dark green coloration and unique light green markings running throughout each leaf, adding a touch of elegance to any aquarium or terrarium. As the plant matures, its leaves develop beautiful variegation, enhancing its visual appeal. Its slow growth rate and preference for low to moderate light make it an ideal choice for aquarists seeking a low-maintenance yet visually appealing plant.

Piptospatha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. The genus is characteristic for being rheophytic, meaning it grows in fast-flowing streams, and it has seeds that are dispersed by splashes of water hitting its cup-like spathes. The genus includes three species native to Borneo. For optimal growth above water, maintaining high humidity levels is essential to prevent the leaves from drying out.

Care and Maintenance:

• Lighting: Thrives in low to moderate light conditions. High lighting can promote algae growth on its leaves, which can be detrimental to its health.
• Planting: Attach Piptospatha ridleyi to wood, rocks, or place it above the substrate. Burying the rhizome should be avoided to prevent suffocation, melting, and eventual death.
• Humidity: Ensure high humidity if grown emersed to prevent leaf desiccation.

Aquascaping Tips:

• Placement: Ideal for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape elements.
• Lighting: Prefers low to moderate light; avoid high light to prevent algae growth.
• Substrate: Do not bury the rhizome; secure it to hard surfaces for best results.

Aquarium Benefits: Piptospatha ridleyi's unique appearance and adaptability make it a prized addition to any aquatic setup. Whether you're an experienced aquarist or a beginner, this plant can enhance the beauty and diversity of your tank or terrarium with its distinctive foliage and manageable care requirements.

Enhance your aquarium with our versatile selection of high-quality aquatic plants, available in three convenient formats:

• Bare-root Plants: Includes approximately 1 loose clump plants with roots. Perfect for flexible planting arrangements.
• Rooted Bunched: Approximately 1 clump plants with roots, bundled with foam and a plant weight for easy placement.
• Rooted Potted: About 1 clump plants with roots, securely potted in a net pot with rockwool, ensuring stability and healthy growth.

Choose the format that best suits your aquascaping needs and create a vibrant, lush underwater environment with our premium aquatic plants.

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.

 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.