TCulture Nesaea Pedicellata Golden (Pot)

‘Golden’ is a splendid selection of Ammannia pedicellata that stands out by its very bright, greenish yellow to golden underwater foliage, contrasting with the dark red stem. The wild type that was long known under the name Nesaea pedicellata is native to East Africa and occurs above and under water in ponds and swamps. Ammannia pedicellata ‘Golden’ has up to 5 cm long, narrow submerged leaves that are arranged in pairs or whorls along the upright stems. The shoots grow up to lengths above 30 cm.
As well as regular Ammannia pedicellata, the Golden Nesaea grows best with strong lighting, CO2 injection, macro- and micronutrient supply, also via the bottom, and rather soft water. The optimum temperature range lies between 22 and 28 °C. The shoots are best planted with some space to each other so that the lower leaves get enough light. Too much shadow may cause blackening and shedding of lower leaves. As well as other stem plants, this Ammannia is easily propagated by cuttings of shoot tips and side shoots.
As a group in the midground to background of not too small aquariums, Ammannia pedicellata ‘Golden’ provides a striking, bright colour accent. It contrasts well with dark green, dark red and finely textured plants.

Ammannia (Nesaea) pedicellata ‘Golden’ for SG aquascapes

The ‘Golden’ Nesaea is a striking selection grown for its bright greenish-yellow to golden submerged leaves set against a dark red stem, a colour combination that lifts a planted layout instantly. The narrow paired leaves run up shoots that can exceed 30cm, making it a fine background or accent plant for mid to large display tanks. We stock it for scapers chasing that warm golden tone other stems simply cannot give.

It is one of the more demanding plants we carry, so go in prepared. It wants strong lighting, reliable CO2 and a steady nutrient supply, particularly iron, to hold its golden colour; starve it and it pales and stretches. Singapore’s soft, slightly acidic tap water and stable 27-29C warmth are well suited to it, so the variables you actually control are light and dosing rather than temperature.

Browse our background plants range, then read our iron dosing guide and our micronutrient deficiency guide to keep its colour strong.