Aciotis acuminifolia – Aquatic Farmer Tissue Culture
Rare Violet-Stemmed Gem for High-Impact Aquascapes
Scientific Name: Aciotis acuminifolia
Common Name: Aciotis
Type: Midground / Background Stem Plant
Growth Rate: Medium
Lighting Requirement: Medium to High
CO₂ Requirement: Recommended
Origin: Central & South America
Format: Tissue Culture (lab-grown, pest-free)
Description:
Aciotis acuminifolia is a rare and exotic stem plant that has gained attention in the aquascaping world for its unique coloration and texture. With striking violet-tinged stems, elliptical green leaves, and a compact, upright growth pattern, Aciotis adds subtle but distinctive visual interest to midground and background layouts.
This Aquatic Farmer tissue culture version ensures you're getting a clean, pest-free, and algae-free start—perfect for high-end aquascapes, shrimp tanks, or sensitive display tanks.
Key Features:
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Rare stem plant with purple stems and textured green leaves
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Excellent for adding vertical contrast and structure
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Responds well to trimming and shaping
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Colors and density improve with CO₂ and strong lighting
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Tissue culture ensures no snails, algae, or contaminants
Care Tips:
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Requires stable water parameters and nutrient-rich substrate
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Thrives with supplemental CO₂ and good light
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Trim tops to encourage bushier side growth
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Ideal for artistic aquascaping layouts such as dioramas or nature styles
Ideal For:
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Midground and background planting in nano to large aquascapes
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Adding botanical texture and rare species interest
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Aquarists looking for less common, show-quality plants
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CO₂-injected, high-tech setups
