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The leaves really do sit tight against the stalk, giving it that dense, bushy look I was after for the back corner. It’s already throwing out side shoots after just a week, which makes it feel like a proper little shrub.

Planted it in the midground and within two weeks the side shoots started filling in beautifully — exactly the compact look I was after. The leaves are a deeper olive-brown than my other stem plants, which gives the tank a nice contrast.

The dark brownish-green foliage adds a nice contrast against my lighter green background plants, and the side shoots started appearing within the first week. It's staying low and bushy exactly where I planted it, which is what I wanted for the midground.