by Robert Paul Hudson
Nesaea pedicellata is a stem plant from Africa that has thick stems and large leaves that are soft green with shades of red and yellow. Until 2009 this plant was rare in the USA and only imported occasionally, but since then has been grown commercially by Florida Aquatic Nurseries and sold by their retailers. It requires moderate to bright light and added C02 is recommended. Some web sites describe this as a difficult plant to grow, but mine started growing and turning red at the tops within the first week, and has even started growing side shoots and roots.
It tolerates hard or soft water, and responds well to a nutrient rich substrate. Becuase of its large size it should be placed toward the rear of the aquarium.
Family
Lythraceae
Continent
Africa
Country of origin
West Africa
Height
20-40+ cm
Width
10-20+ cm
Light requirements
medium-very high
Temperature 
22-30 °C
Hardness tolerance
soft-hard
pH tolerance
5,5-8
Growth
medium
Demands
easy
