Cabomba furcata

Family
Cabombaceae

Common Names
Red Cabomba, Forked Fanwort

Origin
South America but they can be found as far as Cuba and Florida.

Lighting Requirements
Bright, using lower lighting levels will dramatically reduce the growth rate.

Propagation
Propagation is performed by taking cuttings, clear the bottom of the stem of any leaves and place into the substrate in groups, always take care not to crush the exposed stem when re-planting. The cuttings should root quite quickly and as long as the lighting is bright, they should start to grow very quickly.

Difficulty
Medium

Short Description
This plant displays red foliage that makes a striking contrast if mixed with green foliage plants. They are very delicate and the leaf stems can break off easily, this is one of the methods it uses in the wild for propagating itself to different areas of waterways. CO₂ injection will definitely aid the growth rate but the bright lighting level is the most important factor.