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Red Mangrove Plant

$9.99 USD
by Nature Aquariums
Type: AQUARIUM PLANTS

Flag: Red Mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) is not a true freshwater submersed aquarium plant. It's typically grown floating at the surface or emersed with roots in water and foliage above, tolerates brackish to full saltwater long-term, and is most commonly used in refugiums, paludariums, or as a floating novelty short-term in freshwater. Zero source content — flagged for Henry to confirm this belongs in the Aquarium Plants category.

Skill Level Moderate
CO2 Not Required
Requires Aqua Soil No
Type Floating/Emersed (Mangrove) — not a true submersed aquatic
Max Height Grows tall over time if allowed to root; typically kept small/floating
Placement Floating at surface, or planted emersed in a paludarium/refugium
Light Level High
Origin Coastal tropical regions (Atlantic/Caribbean)
Other Best suited long-term to brackish/marine paludariums or refugiums; can be floated temporarily in freshwater.

Care & Planting: Float the propagule/seedling with roots submerged and the top exposed to air and light. Not intended for full submersion.