Has anyone grown this red plant, Macarenia clavigera

[tiger15]

Macarenia clavigera is a species of aquatic plant that is unique to the Caño Cristales River. It is a submerged plant that grows on the riverbed during the dry season when the water level is low and the river is exposed to sunlight.

The plant has several distinctive features that allow it to thrive in the river’s unique environment. Its bright red color is due to the presence of pigments called carotenoids, which absorb blue and green light and reflect red and orange light. This gives the river its distinctive red color.

The Caño Cristales River, River of Five Colors" or Liquid Rainbow

The Caño Cristales River, also known as the "River of Five Colors" or the "Liquid Rainbow", is a stunningly beautiful natural wonder located in the Serrania de la Macarena mountain range of Colombia. It is a unique river with a length of approximately 100 km, that is known for its vibrant...

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[Mat H]

It's been discussed a few times but not sure anyone had been successful with it due to its rarity and particular needs.

I'm sure Tom would have made it a 'thing' if it was reasonably possible.

There are some interesting links in the threads though and it's a beautiful plant, perhaps best observed in its natural environment.

Macarenia clavigera river water chemistry

Hallo everybody, I was addressed here by a search on the Internet, a friend of mine recently got this wonderful and mysterious plant. As the price he payed for it was extremely high and as the amount he got was barely two very small plants, we are all frightened that he might even loose those...

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Macarenia clavigera, the coolest most intense red plant...

http://www.interestingengineering.com/2011/12/cano-cristales-river-of-five-colors.html I do not know about you, but I want this plant, I saw some close ups in a mag today and they are awesome. You can see the red color from the plane.

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[tiger15]

It's been discussed a few times but not sure anyone had been successful with it due to its rarity and particular needs.

I'm sure Tom would have made it a 'thing' if it was reasonably possible.

There are some interesting links in the threads though and it's a beautiful plant, perhaps best observed in its natural environment.

Macarenia clavigera river water chemistry

Hallo everybody, I was addressed here by a search on the Internet, a friend of mine recently got this wonderful and mysterious plant. As the price he payed for it was extremely high and as the amount he got was barely two very small plants, we are all frightened that he might even loose those...

barrreport.com

Macarenia clavigera, the coolest most intense red plant...

http://www.interestingengineering.com/2011/12/cano-cristales-river-of-five-colors.html I do not know about you, but I want this plant, I saw some close ups in a mag today and they are awesome. You can see the red color from the plane.

www.plantedtank.net

So this plant has been explored for the aquarium hobby, but has not been commercialized. It belongs to the Podostemaceae - Wikipedia Podostemaceae genera of which many species are epiphytes adhere to rock in rapids and waterfalls with suction cups. So it is similar to Bucephalandra, but to my surprise, not one species is available commercially for the hobby given their intense color and unique growth habitat.

 

[Disaronno]

Reminds me of that "Eleocharis sp. Red" discussed many years ago. Has anyone figured out what it is exactly?

Eleocharis sp red

Now officially added to wish list...

www.ukaps.org

 

[Steve Buce]

I think there’s an article in the November/December issue of Amazonas about this plant, worth having a look

 

[Thunderpig_]

I see there is a seller that claims to have. Not sure how old the listing is or if they even still have it, but Id kill to have this plant.

Macarenia clavigera - BucephalandraEU - right place for Bucephalandra fans

 

[Spencers Mill]

Been living at the confluence of 2 creeks in the sierra mountains near Yosemite for 40 years. Saw a red glob far off down the creek and discovered this amazing plant. Never seen before or in other miles of creek I have searched in this area. Most unusual and beautiful! Wondering how it got here - Who has seen it in other USA locations?