{"product_id":"red-cabomba-cabombap-iauhyensis","title":"Red Cabomba - Cabomba piauhyensis","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Cabomba – Cabomba piauhyensis Aquarium Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Cabomba (Cabomba piauhyensis) is a striking aquarium stem plant known for its finely divided, fan-shaped foliage and beautiful reddish to purple colouration. Its delicate leaves create a soft, feathery appearance, making it an excellent choice for adding both colour and fine texture to planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabomba piauhyensis develops distinctive fan-shaped leaves made up of numerous fine segments, giving the plant its characteristic feathery appearance. Colouration can range from green and bronze through to rich red and reddish-purple depending on growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen planted in groups, the closely spaced foliage creates an impressive, bushy display that contrasts particularly well against bright green aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed Cabomba performs best under medium to high lighting. Stronger light helps encourage compact growth and more intense red colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ supplementation is highly recommended for achieving healthy, vigorous growth, particularly when aiming for its best colour and form. A consistent supply of macro and micronutrients will also help maintain healthy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions it is a relatively fast-growing plant and will benefit from regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabomba piauhyensis is best suited to the midground or background, depending on aquarium size. Plant individual stems with a little space between them to allow light and water circulation around the delicate lower foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the stems become too tall, simply trim the healthiest upper sections and replant them into the substrate to maintain a dense, attractive group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Plant Key Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Cabomba piauhyensis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Red Cabomba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Stem Plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty: Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate–Fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement: Midground \/ Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: Approximately 20–50cm+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Medium–High\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂: Recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Green \/ Bronze \/ Red to Reddish-Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: South America\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose Red Cabomba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful red to reddish-purple colouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelicate fan-shaped foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds extremely fine texture to an aquascape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates an impressive bushy display when grouped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent contrast against bright green plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for colourful planted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily propagated from healthy stem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the strongest red colouration and compact growth, provide good lighting, stable CO₂ and consistent nutrition. Avoid positioning Red Cabomba in heavily shaded areas, as the lower foliage can deteriorate when insufficient light reaches it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58559823217014,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/5843\/9225\/files\/cabomba-furcata-piauhyensis.jpg?v=1787924924","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonaquatics.co.uk\/products\/red-cabomba-cabombap-iauhyensis","provider":"horizon aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}