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Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Cuba 1-2-GROW!

Finely divided amber-toned Proserpinaca palustris Cuba in Tropica tissue culture

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Quick Facts

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Position in Aquarium: Background

Growth rate: Medium pace

Grows up to: 30 cm

Pot size: 7 cm

Origin: South America

Description

Proserpinaca palustris Cuba is a striking and unusual stem plant from Cuba producing distinctive, deeply serrated to pinnately divided leaves that change character dramatically depending on light and CO2 availability — transitioning from broadly lobed emersed leaves to finely divided, almost feathery submerged growth. Under good conditions the new growth develops warm amber to orange-pink tones that make it a subtly coloured and botanically interesting background specimen.

It is a moderately demanding plant requiring bright light and CO2 injection for compact growth and the most developed pinnate leaf form. Under lower light or without CO2 the leaves remain broader and less divided. Soft, slightly acidic water and good fertilisation support the most vivid colouring and the finest leaf division on actively growing new stems.

Supplied as a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture cup, this plant arrives completely free from snails, pest algae, and pesticide residue. Rinse the gel, separate stems and plant into the substrate. Suits aquariums from 50 litres upward with bright lighting and CO2 — a botanically unusual and subtly coloured background plant that is fully shrimp safe.

Plant Sizes

The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Tissue cultured plants are supplied young and grown in a sterile environment, so they arrive free from snails, algae and pesticide residue. They may look smaller on arrival, but each cup contains multiple plantlets designed to be divided and planted out, where they establish quickly with minimal melt and grow into place.

Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Cuba 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Cuba 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Cuba 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Cuba 1-2-GROW!
Tropica Proserpinaca palustris Cuba 1-2-GROW!

Product Details

1. Grown in a laboratory

Tissue Cultured Plants are unique in so much as they are grown in a laboratory and not a greenhouse. As a result of this, a cast iron guarantee is offered which is 100% so snails and no pesticides.

2. How to handle them

They're a bit different from potted plants because they're grown in an agae solution that contains nutrients and hormones to encrougage plants to grow. Some agar is liquid, others are more solid depending on what the growers prefers. Regardless once they arrive with you, acclimatise to room temperature and then rinse under luke warm tap water. Then plant up.

3. Pot sizes

Nearly all TC pots are 5cm in diameter and the pots will range in fullness depending on many factors such as the natural growth speed of the plant and the time the grower has held them for. Sometimes the pots are exceptionally full and sometimes not so full - something we cannot control. But either way, they're still really good value when you look at the overall plant mass.

Product FAQs

Helpful details before you buy.

Why do the leaves look different in different conditions?

Proserpinaca palustris is heterophyllous — the leaf form changes significantly between emersed and submerged growth and with changes in CO2 and light levels. Submerged growth under bright light and CO2 produces the most finely divided, pinnate leaves.

Does it need CO2?

Yes. CO2 is recommended for compact growth and the finest, most attractive leaf development.

What colours does it develop?

New growth under bright light and CO2 can show warm amber, orange-pink tones. Less vivid than red stem plants but subtly attractive and botanically interesting.

Is it safe for shrimp tanks?

Yes. As a Tropica 1-2-GROW! tissue culture plant it arrives free from snails, algae, and pesticide residue.

Is it easy to keep?

Moderately demanding. Best with bright light, CO2, and soft slightly acidic water. Not as challenging as Rotala macrandra but more demanding than standard stem plants.