Cuphea anagalloidea
Cuphea anagalloidea
Cuphea anagalloidea is an uncommon and botanically interesting stem plant from South America, producing delicate, fine-leaved stems adorned with small reddish-pink flower buds that add a unique ornamental quality rarely seen in submersed aquarium plants. The combination of fine-textured foliage and the warm color of the persistent flower buds makes Cuphea anagalloidea a plant that rewards close observation with charming botanical detail.
Care tip: Cuphea anagalloidea grows best in moderate to high lighting with CO₂ recommended. Maintain temperatures of 70–82°F and pH 6.0–7.5. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth and best coloration.
Growing to 4 to 8 inches, Cuphea anagalloidea is well suited to foreground to midground placement where its fine stem texture and decorative flower buds can be appreciated up close. Regular trimming maintains compact growth and encourages the lateral branching that produces the dense, attractive presentation this plant is capable of under good conditions. It works beautifully as a detailed accent plant in both Dutch and nature-style aquariums.
This moderate-difficulty plant performs best under medium to high lighting with CO₂ supplementation, which supports compact growth and the development of the reddish-pink flower buds. Water temperatures between 72 and 82°F and a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 provide comfortable growing conditions. Regular liquid fertilization supports healthy growth. It is somewhat tolerant of lower temperatures than many tropical stem plants, reflected in the chart values.
In the aquascape, Cuphea anagalloidea provides fine-textured botanical interest with warm color accents from its persistent reddish-pink buds. It creates a delicate, detailed quality wherever it is placed and pairs naturally with other fine-leaved plants and compact Bucephalandra in detailed compositions. Its unusual floral quality sets it apart from the typical stem plant aesthetic.
Cuphea anagalloidea is a plant for aquarists who appreciate botanical novelty and fine-scale detail. Its reddish-pink flower buds and delicate growth habit make it one of the most charming and unusual stem plants available for the planted aquarium.
Care & Specifications
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Placement | Foreground to Midground |
| Max Height | 4–8 inches |
| Light Level | Moderate to High |
| Temperature | 70–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| CO2 Needs | Recommended |
| Origin | South America |
| Notes | Uncommon stem plant with delicate, fine-leaved stems and small reddish-pink flower buds. Grows compact under good light, producing attractive color contrast in the midground. |
