Proserpinaca palustris Cuba InVitro

Proserpinaca palustris ‘Cuba’ (In Vitro)

Specifications:

• Plant Name: Proserpinaca palustris ‘Cuba’ (In Vitro)
• Plant Type: Freshwater aquatic stem plant
• Origin: South America
• Height: Approx. 10–30 cm
• Light Requirement: Medium to high lighting for best colour
• CO₂: Recommended to maintain compact growth and colour
• Placement: Midground

Overview:

Proserpinaca palustris ‘Cuba’ is a striking and unusual aquarium plant, prized for its deeply serrated, saw-like leaves and rich orange to copper-red coloration under strong lighting. Supplied in an in-vitro cup, this plant is grown in sterile laboratory conditions, ensuring it is free from pests, algae, and snails.

Its bold leaf shape and intense colour make it an excellent accent plant in planted aquariums, providing strong contrast against softer, green foliage. ‘Cuba’ is especially effective in modern and Dutch-style aquascapes when planted in small, dense groups.

Care and Growth:

This plant prefers medium to high lighting and benefits greatly from CO₂ injection, which helps maintain compact internodes and intensifies colouration. Stable water parameters and regular liquid fertilisation are essential for healthy growth and vibrant leaves.

Propagation is straightforward: trim healthy stems and replant the cuttings into the substrate. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and helps maintain a tidy, structured appearance.

Key Features:

• Distinctive serrated leaves with bold texture
• Develops orange to copper-red tones under high light
• In vitro grown—free from pests, algae, and snails
• Medium to high light and CO₂ recommended
• Ideal midground accent plant
• Easy propagation via stem cuttings

Plant only. Aquarium and accessories not included.