Piptospatha ridleyi is a rare and captivating plant that closely related to Bucephalandra, Homalomena and Anubias. Originating from the lush forests of Borneo, this versatile plant can thrive in both submerged and emerged environments. When grown above water, it's essential to maintain high humidity levels to prevent the leaves from drying out.

Characteristics:

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. 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.

Care and Maintenance:

Piptospatha ridleyi thrives in low to moderate light conditions. High lighting can promote algae growth on its leaves, which can be detrimental to its health. When planting Piptospatha ridleyi in an aquarium, it's crucial to attach it to wood, rocks, or place it above the substrate. Burying the rhizome should be avoided, as this can cause the plant to suffocate, melt, and eventually die.

Aquascaping Tips:

Placement: Ideal for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape elements.
Humidity: Ensure high humidity if grown emersed to prevent leaf desiccation.
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.
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.

• Sold as a Tissue Culture plants with vitamin liquid/gel
• Bag size: Approx. 4 inches. Yield approx. 4-5 young plants
• Sustainable growth aquarium plant species
• Tissue Culture Technology | 100% Free from Snail, Algae, Pathogen, and Bacteria plus Extended Shelf Life on all in Vitro 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.