Persicaria Kawagoeanum Aquarium Plants Factory

Persicaria Kawagoeanum, also known commercially as Persicaria sp. ‘Red’, Polygonum sp. ‘Kawagoneum’, and mistakenly as Persicaria sp. ‘Sao Paulo’, is a narrow-leaved, fast-growing knotweed native to Asia. Its precise species affiliation remains uncertain. Many knotweed species thrive both in and around water bodies, often in nutrient-rich, muddy soils. Underwater, Persicaria sp. ‘Kawagoeanum’ displays stunning orange-red to pink hues under good lighting. The leaves, resembling willow leaves, typically reach 8 to 12 cm in length and 0.6 to 1 cm in width. In its terrestrial form, the leaves are more green.

Key Features:

• Stunning Colors: Displays orange-red to pink hues underwater under good lighting conditions.
• Leaf Structure: Willow-like leaves, 8 to 12 cm long and 0.6 to 1 cm wide, green in terrestrial form.
• Growth Habit: Upright growth with moderate branching; long stems may become bare at the base and develop water roots.

Optimal Conditions:

• Lighting: Thrives with abundant light.
• Nutrient Supply: Requires a robust supply of macro- and micronutrients, including CO2 supplementation.
• Water Parameters: Prefers nutrient-rich, muddy soils.

Aquarium Benefits:

• Striking Contrast: Provides a light orange-red contrast, especially against light green plants.
• Solitary Grouping: Best used as a solitary group in the middle ground, reaching heights of 30-40 cm.

Care and Maintenance:

• Pruning: Pruning can lead to weak new growth; better to remove unattractive stems and replant healthy tips as cuttings.
• Emersed Cultivation: Easily cultivated emersed in moist, nutrient-rich soil; older shoot sections will lay down and root at the nodes.

Uses:

• Aquariums: Ideal for the middle ground, adding vibrant color and texture.
• Open Tanks, Paludariums, and Wabi Kusa: In emersed form, creates a charming, wild shrub-like appearance.

Conclusion:

Persicaria Kawagoeanum is a versatile and visually striking aquatic plant that adds vibrant color and dynamic growth to any aquarium or aquatic setup. Its ability to thrive in nutrient-rich environments and its stunning underwater hues make it a favorite among aquarists. Whether used in aquariums, open tanks, paludariums, or wabi kusa setups, Persicaria Kawagoeanum brings a touch of natural beauty and wild charm to any aquatic landscape.

Enhance your aquatic environment with the vibrant and resilient Persicaria Kawagoeanum and enjoy the unique beauty it brings to your setup.

• Sold as loose Fresh-cut plants, Bunched plants, or Potted plants
• Fresh-cut plants | Approx. 6 stems, loose fresh-cut stems without root
• Bunched plants | Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without roots, bundled with foam, and lead weight
• Potted plants | Approx. 6 fresh-cut stems without roots, potted with net pot and Rockwool

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don’t guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, and pesticides, grow emerged or submerge.