Cabomba Juscata

This is a beautiful freshwater stem plant known for its delicate, feathery leaves and attractive reddish coloration.

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific name: Cabomba furcata
• Common name: Red Cabomba
• Family: Cabombaceae
• Plant type: Aquatic stem plant
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Difficulty: Moderate to advanced

🍃 Appearance

• Fine, fan-shaped feathery leaves
• Colors range from pink-red to reddish-purple under strong lighting
• Creates a soft, flowing appearance underwater
• Forms elegant dense groups in planted tanks

💡 Aquarium Requirements

• 💡 Light: High light preferred
• 🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
• 💧 pH: 5.5–7.0
• 🌱 Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate helps root growth
• 🫧 CO₂: Strongly recommended for best color and growth

🌱 Care Tips

• Requires stable water conditions
• Regular trimming keeps the plant compact
• Good nutrient supply helps maintain red coloration
• Avoid strong surface disturbance that blocks light

✂️ Propagation

• Propagates easily through stem cuttings
• Replant trimmed tops into substrate

🐠 Aquascaping Use

• Best for midground to background placement
• Excellent for creating color contrast
• Popular in Dutch-style and planted aquariums