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Myriophyllum 'Red'

Myriophyllum sp.

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✦ DIFFICULTY Advanced

Benefits from more deliberate care.

☀ LIGHT Very High

Around 10 hours is a useful starting point.

≈ CO₂ Required

Injected CO₂ is important for expected growth.

↗ GROWTH Medium

Weekly trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Myriophyllum 'Red'

A feathery whorled milfoil that flushes red on top.

This red-form Myriophyllum carries delicate, feathery whorls that turn pink-red near the tips under high light and CO2. Its fine texture and warm color make an eye-catching background, though it needs good light and dosing to hold red.

Shrimp friendly Nano suitable High-tech suitable

CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

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TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementBackground

Typical height6–16 in

Typical width3 in

Suggested minimum tank10 gal

Suggested tank height12 in+

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LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightVery High

Photoperiod range8–12 hr

Approx. PAR50–130

Injected CO₂Required

CO₂ benefitHigh

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NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingLow

Water-column feedingHigh

Overall fertilizer demandHigh

Iron demandHigh

MicronutrientsModerate

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WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature70–82°F

pH5.5–7

GH1–10 dGH

KH0–6 dKH

PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate

Plant stems with spacing; replant healthy tops after trimming.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Acclimation

Transitions from emersed to submersed growth after planting.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Leggy with poor lower leaves in weak light or low CO2.

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Myriophyllum 'Red'

About Myriophyllum 'Red'

What this plant needs.

Placement + size

Energy demand

Where it feeds

Useful parameter range

How to plant it.

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Acclimation

What usually goes wrong.

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