Nesaea triflora – 5 Stems ~10cm A colourful stem plant supplied as approximately 5 stems around 10cm, capable of developing green, bronze, orange and reddish tones under stronger planted-tank conditions. Quick Facts Plant type: Stem plant Sale format: 5 Stems ~10cm Placement: Plant individual stems with space between them, or float only when appropriate for the species. Lighting: Species-dependent; colour forms and compact growth often need stronger, stable light. Injected CO₂: Species-dependent; injected CO₂ often improves submerged establishment and compact growth. Is this for you? ✔️ Perfect if: You want vertical growth or a coloured background accent. You can trim and replant stems as they grow. Lighting and nutrients can be kept stable. ❌ Consider something else if: You want a plant that never needs trimming. The aquarium cannot provide stable light and nutrients. The livestock regularly uproots soft stems. Why choose Nesaea triflora – 5 Stems ~10cm? Its growth form and sale format are identified so you can place and prepare this specific plant correctly. Healthy establishment depends on matching the plant to the aquarium rather than treating every live plant the same way. Key Benefits Creates height and background structure. Responds to trimming and replanting. Can add movement and colour to planted layouts. Care & Specifications Plant type: Stem plant Sale format: 5 Stems ~10cm Placement: Plant individual stems with space between them, or float only when appropriate for the species. Lighting: Species-dependent; colour forms and compact growth often need stronger, stable light. Injected CO₂: Species-dependent; injected CO₂ often improves submerged establishment and compact growth. Live plants naturally vary. The listed sale format describes what is supplied, not the plant’s mature size. What will you receive? One live Nesaea triflora – 5 Stems ~10cm in the listed 5 stems ~10cm format. Leaf count, height, colour and density naturally vary between live plants. No pot, weight, hardscape or fixing material is included unless the title or selected option states otherwise. Acclimation & Planting Inspect the plant on arrival and remove damaged tissue or visible hitchhikers. Remove any tie or weight, separate the stems and trim damaged bases. Plant stems individually with enough space for light and water movement. Keep conditions stable while new submerged growth develops. Ongoing Care Trim before lower growth becomes shaded. Replant healthy tops when renewal is needed. Remove deteriorating emersed leaves during transition. Pairs perfectly with Planting tweezers. A suitable planted substrate. Balanced water-column fertiliser. Lighting matched to the species. NTA Insight: Spacing stems improves light and flow around the lower leaves and makes later replanting easier. Before You Buy Live variation: Expect natural differences in height, leaf count, colour, shape and density. Transition: Emersed or tissue-cultured leaves can change or melt while new submerged growth develops. Placement: Plant individual stems with space between them, or float only when appropriate for the species. FAQ How do I plant the stems?Remove ties, separate the stems and plant them individually with space for light and flow. How is it propagated?Trim healthy stem tops and replant them after removing damaged lower leaves. What will the plant look like on arrival?Live plants vary in leaf count, height, colour and density. Some transit or emersed-grown leaves may be replaced by new submerged growth. How much light does it need?Species-dependent; colour forms and compact growth often need stronger, stable light.
