{"product_id":"ada-hedyotis-salzmannii","title":"ADA - Hedyotis salzmannii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eADA Hedyotis salzmannii\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedyotis salzmannii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, botanically accepted as \u003cem\u003eOldenlandia salzmannii\u003c\/em\u003e, is a delicate aquatic stem plant valued for its fresh green colour, compact leaves, and softly creeping growth habit. Its small rounded to oval leaves develop along slender stems, creating a refined texture that works especially well in detailed planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile species can be maintained as a compact midground bush or allowed to grow upwards into the background. Regular trimming encourages the stems to branch, gradually producing a fuller and denser group. Its bright green foliage provides attractive contrast alongside red plants, darker Cryptocoryne varieties, and bold aquarium hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedyotis salzmannii\u003c\/em\u003e is relatively easy to cultivate and grows quickly once established. It performs well under medium lighting and can survive without injected CO₂, although consistent CO₂ supplementation, balanced fertilisation, and stronger lighting encourage denser growth, shorter internodes, and healthier foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Plant Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping Stem Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to Background\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–20+ cm\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLighting Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to High\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCO₂ Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not essential, but recommended\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Head cuttings and side shoots\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to Moderately Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFresh green foliage brightens planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall leaves create a delicate, refined texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be shaped into compact, bushy groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for midground and background placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eResponds well to regular trimming and replanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelatively easy to grow under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be cultivated without mandatory CO₂ injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIdeal for nature-style, Dutch-style, and nano aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedyotis salzmannii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted Botanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOldenlandia salzmannii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSalzmann's Hedyotis\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRubiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSouthern South America\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCreeping Stem Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMidground to Background\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eApproximately 5–20+ cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eModerate to Fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eEasy to Moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eMedium to High\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNot essential, but recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e15–25°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e5.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoft to Moderately Hard\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHead cuttings and side shoots\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTissue Culture Cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ADA plant is supplied as an \u003cstrong\u003ein-vitro tissue culture plant\u003c\/strong\u003e grown under controlled laboratory conditions. Tissue culture plants are supplied free from algae, snails, and unwanted aquatic pests, making them an excellent choice for planted aquariums and sensitive shrimp setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting, carefully remove the plant from the tissue culture cup and thoroughly rinse away all nutrient gel using clean aquarium water. Gently divide the plant into several small portions or individual stems, taking care not to damage the fine roots and young growing tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant each portion individually into the aquarium substrate, leaving approximately 2–3 cm between stems. This spacing allows sufficient light and water circulation to reach the lower leaves while giving the stems room to branch and develop into a fuller group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedyotis salzmannii\u003c\/em\u003e absorbs nutrients through both its roots and leaves. A nutrient-rich substrate supports establishment, while regular liquid fertilisation encourages steady growth and healthy green foliage. CO₂ injection is not essential, but it can promote denser branching, shorter internodes, and faster recovery after trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to high lighting helps maintain compact growth. Under weaker lighting, the stems may become longer and more widely spaced as they grow towards the surface. Avoid placing the plant beneath taller species that may shade its lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrim healthy stems above a leaf node to encourage new side shoots and maintain a compact, bushy shape. Replant the healthiest upper cuttings into open spaces to expand the group. Regular trimming also helps prevent the upper growth from shading and weakening the lower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome tissue culture portions may experience temporary yellowing, leaf loss, or changes in leaf shape while adapting to submerged aquarium conditions. This is a normal acclimation response. Maintain stable water parameters and leave healthy roots and growing points in place, as new underwater growth should emerge once the plant becomes established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species is sometimes confused in the aquarium trade with compact forms of \u003cem\u003eBacopa monnieri\u003c\/em\u003e. This product is offered under the ADA identification \u003cem\u003eHedyotis salzmannii\u003c\/em\u003e. Final height, leaf size, density, and growth pattern depend on lighting, CO₂ availability, nutrients, trimming frequency, and aquarium conditions. As this is a living plant, its number of stems, colour, size, and overall appearance may vary slightly from the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADA Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41767623786629,"sku":"IC482","price":179.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.artofaqua.com\/products\/ada-hedyotis-salzmannii","provider":"Art of Aqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}