Ammania Pendicellata 'Golden' is a stunning aquatic plant that brings a unique and radiant touch to any planted tank. Also known as Pendulous Ammania, the 'Golden' variety displays vibrant yellows, golds, oranges, and reds depending on lighting and nutrient levels. Native to South America, this captivating stem plant adds a splash of color and dynamic growth to your underwater world.
This relatively easy-to-maintain plant grows at a moderate to fast pace, quickly adding height and density to your aquascape. It's suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists, making it a versatile choice for background or midground placement.
Key Features:
- Vibrant color spectrum from yellow to gold, orange, and red
- Color intensity varies with lighting and nutrient levels
- Moderate to fast growth rate adds height quickly
- Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists
- Versatile placement: background or midground
- Easy propagation from cuttings
Care Requirements:
- Light: Moderate to High
- Temperature: 20-28°C (72-81°F)
- CO₂: Optional (significantly boosts growth and color intensity)
- Substrate: Nutrient-rich recommended
- Fertilization: Regular liquid fertilization recommended
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Placement: Background to Midground
Aquascaping Applications:
Ammania Pendicellata 'Golden' excels as a background or midground plant, creating beautiful color accents that add golden elegance to your aquascape. Plant in groups for maximum visual impact and use regular pruning to maintain shape and prevent overgrowth. Thrives in aquariums with moderate to high water flow, which helps deliver nutrients and CO₂. The vibrant coloration becomes more intense under optimal lighting and fertilization, making it perfect for creating stunning focal points.
Portion Size: 3-5 stems
Note: As a living plant, Ammania Pendicellata 'Golden' requires separate handling and shipping considerations. Please review our shipping policy for plant-specific delivery information.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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FAQs
Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.