Cabomba plants can be green or reddish-purple, with Green Cabomba plants being the more popular and more readily available. A Purple Cabomba, sometimes called a Red Cabomba, is somewhat more rare. Purple Cabomba and Red Cabomba plants can also be sold as Purple Fanwort and Red Fanwort.

Cabomba Furcata (Nectris furcata), also known as Red Cabomba, originates in Central and South America and grows in dense mats in soft, acidic waters with rich, organic substrate. Red Cabomba has feathery, lime-green to deep-red, forked leaves, which are divided into narrow segments and offer vibrant color and interesting texture that will ...

2024年10月3日 · Learn about Cabomba furcata, also known as Red Cabomba. Discover its origins, care requirements, and propagation tips to enhance your aquatic setup. Ideal for vibrant aquarium displays.

Cabomba furcata, also known as red cabomba and forked fanwort, [2] is a rhizomatous, [3] perennial, [4] aquatic herb in the family Cabombaceae [5] native to tropical America. [1] It is used as an aquarium plant.

3 天之前 · Also known as fanwort, Cabomba (Cabomba aquatica) is a beautiful plant that can create a stunningly dense underwater forest. These plants are relatively delicate and have a few complex care requirements. But that hasn’t stopped this aquatic plant species from being a favorite among seasoned aquarists.

Common Name: Red Cabomba Plant. This lovely plant features narrow red leaves (1” -2” in length) that make it resemble a red pine tree. Cabomba, which comes from South America, requires a high amount of light. (At least 3 watts per gallon.) It also needs a high degree of nutritional supplementation in its substrate, including nitrate and ...

2025年2月5日 · Cabomba furcata, also known as Cabomba piauhyensis, is a red stem plant with finely divided leaves. It is much more difficult to grow than green Cabomba species such as Cabomba caroliniana. Cabomba furcata is native to Central and South America. It has attractive reddish foliage when grown well, but isn't a popular plant due to its high demands.

Cabomba needs lots of nutrients and light to grow optimally and maintain its vibrant shoots; red as seen in Cabomba Furcata and lime-green in Cabomba Caroliniana and Cabomba Aquatica. Light is the major growth requirement of this plant especially if you want it …

2025年3月19日 · Red Cabomba (Cabomba furcata): Requires very high-intensity lighting to maintain its red coloration and prevent leggy growth. Purple Cabomba (Cabomba piauhyensis): Requires extremely high lighting to develop its deep, intense coloration. Lighting Duration: Aim for 8-12 hours of consistent lighting per day.