Polygonum Pink aquarium plant is a fast
growing and beautiful stem plant that brings
a unique combination of green and pink
bi-coloured leaves to any freshwater planted
tank. This polygonum pink aquarium plant
produces attractive leaves with bright green
upper surfaces and rich pink undersides —
creating a warm and cheerful two-toned
colour display that adds vibrancy and
depth to any planted aquarium layout.
One of the easiest and fastest growing
coloured stem plants available, this
polygonum pink aquarium plant is an
excellent choice for aquarists who want
colour in their planted tank without
the demanding care requirements of
more challenging coloured species.
What is Polygonum Pink Aquarium Plant?
Polygonum Sp. Pink is a stem plant from
the Polygonaceae family found naturally
in tropical and subtropical regions of
Asia. It grows along the margins of
rivers, ponds, and wet areas where it
develops its characteristic bi-coloured
leaves in response to good lighting
and warm water temperatures matching
typical Indian conditions.
In the aquarium this polygonum pink
aquarium plant grows rapidly as an upright
stem plant reaching 20 to 40 centimetres
in height under good conditions. Its fast
growth rate and easy care requirements
make it one of the most rewarding coloured
stem plants for beginners and experienced
hobbyists alike in any planted tank setup.
Why Choose Polygonum Pink Aquarium Plant?
🌿 Beautiful green and pink bi-coloured
leaves create warm cheerful display
🌿 One of the fastest growing coloured
stem plants available in the hobby
🌿 Easy to grow — less demanding than
many other coloured stem plants
🌿 No CO2 required — colour develops
naturally under good lighting conditions
🌿 Fast growing — quickly fills background
with warm colour naturally
🌿 Easy to propagate through stem cuttings
maintaining colour in all new growth
🌿 Pairs beautifully with green plants
for pink-green colour contrast displays
How to Plant Polygonum Pink Aquarium Plant
Push the stem ends of this polygonum
pink aquarium plant 2 to 3 centimetres
into fine sand or gravel substrate keeping
lower leaves above the substrate surface.
Plant in groups of 5 to 7 stems spaced
2 to 3 centimetres apart for a full
warm-coloured background display that
fills in rapidly and naturally.
Perfect Plant Combinations
This polygonum pink aquarium plant
pairs beautifully with Rotala Green
for a pink-green contrast and works
wonderfully alongside Hygrophila Polysperma
as companion fast-growing background plants.
Also pairs well with Anubias Nana
on driftwood in the midground.
Browse our complete background plant collection
for more coloured stem plant options.
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Care Details
🌱 Care Level: Easy
💡 Lighting: Medium to High
💧 CO2: Not required
📍 Placement: Background
🌡️ Temperature: 20°C – 28°C
⚗️ pH: 6.0 – 7.5
💪 Growth Rate: Fast
Every Polygonum Pink aquarium plant
from FloraBiz is farm-grown in clean healthy
cultivation tanks in Kozhikode, Kerala and
shipped fresh directly to your doorstep
anywhere in India with our live plant
delivery guarantee.
