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| Alternanthera 'Rosanervig' |
Alternanthera 'Rosanervig'
Vibrant
pink leaves with light nerves characterise this vigorous culture form. The
plant has a compact form of growth and the stalk does not grow as strong as
other Alternanthera. Suitable for planting in the mid-section of the aquarium –
and even in the front when cut well. As for all Alternanthera, good light and
fertilizer conditions, as well as CO2 additive is material for growth and
colour development.
Plant
Facts
Plant Family: Amaranthaceae
Plant Origin: Cultivar
Height: 5-20 cm
Width: 5-8 cm
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium
Demands: Medium+XL.png) |
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Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina'
('Purple') XL
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Alternanthera Reineckii 'Lilacina' ('Purple') XL
Alternanthera
reineckii 'Purple' needs plenty of light to grow and form dark-red
leaves. In open aquariums it grows willingly up through the surface, and like
other difficult plants growth improves considerably if CO2 is added.
Shortage of micronutrients results in pale leaves. Like other stem plants Alternanthera
reineckii 'Purple' is best in groups.
Plant
Facts
Plant Family: Amaranthaceae
Plant Origin: South America
Height: 15-40 cm
Width: 10-15 cm
Temperature: 17-28°C
GH: 4-13 dH
pH: 5-7
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Slow - Medium
Demands: Difficult
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| Anubias Barteri var. Nana |
Anubias Barteri var. Nana
Anubias
barteri var. nana is a small, attractive aquatic plant which thrives in all
conditions. It grows slowly, and the leaves survive for several years, giving
slow-growing algae the chance to become established. The best result is
achieved by planting on a stone or tree root. Fishing line can be used to
attach the plant until it gains a hold. If planted on the bottom the rhizome
must not be covered because it tends to rot. It flowers frequently under water.
It is not eaten by herbivorous fish.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Araceae
Plant Origin: Cameroun
Height: 5-15 cm
Width: 8-12+ cm
Temperature: 20-30°C
GH: 1-30 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Low - Medium
Growth Rate: Slow
Demands: Easy
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| Anubias Barteri 'Coffeefolia' |
Anubias Barteri ‘Coffeefolia’
Anubias
barteri 'coffeefolia' is a very beautiful, low variety of Anubias barteri. It
is characteristic that the leaves arch considerably between the leaf ribs, and
the new leaves are red-brown. The colour combination and leaf shape make it an
attractive variety in both large and small aquariums. It flowers frequently
under water but does not produce seeds there. Anubias species seem to grow so
slowly that they do not realise that they have been submerged. It is not eaten
by herbivorous fish.
Plant
Facts
Plant Family: Araceae
Plant Origin: Cultivar
Height: 15-25 cm
Width: 10-15+ cm
Temperature: 20-30°C
GH: 1-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Low/Medium - Medium/High
Growth Rate: Slow
Demands: Easy
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| Aponogeton Boivianus |
Aponogeton Boivinianus
Aponogeton
boivinianus is a large, strong plant which is only suitable for large
aquariums. In favourable conditions it can form very large leaves (up to 80 cm
long and 8 cm wide). The oldest leaves are deep dark-green, while younger
leaves are light-green and sometimes brownish until they are fully developed.
In the wild Aponogeton boivinianus is found in fast-flowing water, and it
prefers some flow in the aquarium water. It needs a dormant period when the
root does not produce leaves.
Plant
Facts
Plant Family: Aponogetonaceae
Plant Origin: Madagascar
Height: 30-60+ cm
Width: 20-30+ cm
Temperature: 16-30°C
GH: 9-20 dH
pH: 6-8
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Medium
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| Bacopa Australis |
Bacopa Australis
Bacopa
australis was discovered in southern Brazil (australis = southern), and it does
not come from Australia, as might otherwise be assumed from its name. Like the
other Bacopa species, Bacopa australis is also easy to grow in an aquarium.
Under certain conditions it creeps across the bottom to form an elegantly
decorative light green cushion. When Bacopa australis grows in a good light,
the leaves become reddish. It is easily propagated by taking side shoots and
planting them in the substrate.
Plant
Facts
Family
- Scrophulariaceae
Continent
- South America
Region
- South America
Country
of origin - Brazil
Height
- 7-30 cm
Width
- 2-4+ cm
Light
requirements - low-very high
Temperature
- 15-32 ?C
Growth
- fast
Demands
- very easy
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| Cabomba Caroliniana |
Cabomba Caroliniana
A
very popular aquarium plant owing to its beautiful foliage. The least demanding
of the Cabomba species, but still causes problems in poorly lit aquariums. If
there is not sufficient light, try Limnophila sessiliflora, which requires less
light. Most decorative when planted in groups. Eaten locally as a vegetable.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Cabombaceae
Plant Origin: South America
Height: 30-80+ cm
Width: 5-8+ cm
Temperature: 18-26°C
GH: 4-20 dH
pH: 4-7
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Medium
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| Cardamine Lyrata |
Cardamine Lyrata
Cardamine
lyrata is actually a marsh plant from Japan. But it is also a familiar aquarium
plant which thrives under water with 20-50 cm long stems. A characteristic
trailing growth form makes it highly decorative, and ‘aerial’ roots often form
on the plant itself. Plant in groups, and make sure the water temperature does
not exceed 28 degrees C (this makes the leaves much smaller and the plant more
leggy). Also suitable in garden ponds in the summer.
Plant
Facts
Origin: Japan
Type: Stem
Growth: Fast
Height: 20 cm - 50 cm
Width: 15 cm - 30 cm
Light demands: 0.25
Watt per liter
CO2 demands: 3-5 mg
per liter
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| Ceratophyllum Demersum 'Foxtail' |
Ceratophyllum Demersum ‘Foxtail’
Ceratophyllum demersum 'Foxtail' was found in
a smaller tributary in Bolivia during an expedition to Rio Guapore, a boundary
river between Brazil and Bolivia. Ceratophyllum has no roots as such, but it
can still be planted in the bottom of an aquarium. 'Foxtail' differs from
Tropica's Ceratophyllum demersum because its leaves are closer together and it
has lateral shoots, which gives it an attractive, compact appearance. The plant
also distinguishes itself because it is hardier and its stalks do not break as
easily as those of other Ceratophyllum varieties.
Plant
Facts
Plant Family: Ceratophyllaceae
Plant Origin: Cosmopolitan
Height: 5-80+ cm
Width: 5-15+ cm
Temperature: 10-28°C
GH: 4-30 dH
pH: 6-9
Light: Low - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Cladophora Aegagrophila |
Cladophora Aegagrophila
Cladophora aegagrophila is not really a
plant, but a ball of algae, so it is a decorative exception from the rule about
avoiding algae at all costs. It is normally found in shallow lakes, where the
movement of the waves forms it into a sphere. In an aquarium it must be turned
regularly to keep it in shape. Cladophora aegagrophila can be divided into
smaller pieces, which become spherical with time, or which form a carpet, if
attached to roots and stones. Protected in parts of Japan.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Cladophoraceae
Plant Origin: Cosmopolitan
Height: 3-10 cm
Width: 3-10 cm
Temperature: 5-28°C
GH: 9-30 dH
pH: 6-8.5
Light: Low - Medium/High
Growth Rate: Slow
Demands: Easy
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| Cryptocoryne Crispatula var. Balansae |
Cryptocoryne Crispatula var. Balansae
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is the
oldest known variety of Cryptocoryne crispatula. In the region it comes from in
southern Thailand there are limestone mountains, and the water can be very
hard. Like many other Cryptocorynes it needs to acclimatise before growth
starts in earnest. In recent years a narrow-leaf variety called Cryptocoryne
crispatula var. flaccidifolia has often been sold.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Araceae
Plant Origin: Thailand
Height: 20-60+ cm
Width: 15-20+ cm
Temperature: 20-28°C
GH: 4-30 dH
pH: 5-9
Light: Low/Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium
Demands: Easy
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| Cryptocoryne Parva |
Cryptocoryne Parva
Cryptocoryne parva is the smallest of all
Cryptocorynes. It is one of the few species that does not significantly change
its leaf shape and colour depending on cultivation conditions. It needs more
light than most other Cryptocorynes because it almost loses its leaf blade
under water. So it must never be overshadowed by other plants. Individual
plants should be planted a few centimetres apart, and after about six months
they will form a cohesive low group of plants. Recommended for foreground
planting.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Araceae
Plant Origin: Sri Lanka
Height: 5-10 cm
Width: 5-7 cm
Temperature: 20-29°C
GH: 1-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Slow - Medium
Demands: Medium
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| Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Mi Oya' |
Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Mi Oya’
This beautiful variety of Cryptocoryne
wendtii is only found in the river Mi Oya. It has characteristic red-brown,
slightly hammered leaves. Many Cryptocorynes can grow at high temperatures. In
the wild this plant is found in streams with a temperature of more than 30
degrees C. At even higher temperatures the light intensity must be higher or
the days longer. See other Cryptocorynes for further information.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Araceae
Plant Origin: Sri Lanka
Height: 25-35 cm
Width: 15-30 cm
Temperature: 20-30°C
GH: 1-30 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Low/Medium - Medium/High
Growth Rate: Slow - Medium
Demands: Easy
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| Echinodorus 'Aquartica' |
Echinodorus 'Aquartica'
Characteristic of Echinodorus 'Aquartica' are
its round, bright green leaves. Its compact, low habit makes it suitable as a
decorative solitary plant. Slow growing and easy to care for, Echinodorus 'Aquartica'
retains the refreshing green colour of its leaves in normal lighting and
nutrient conditions in the aquarium. The plant is a cross between several
different cultivated plants, including E. horemanii and several round-leafed
Echinodorus species. Echinodorus 'Aquartica' was developed by Kristian Iversen
from the 'Aquartica' company.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Alismataceae
Plant Origin: Cultivar
Height: 10-20+ cm
Width: 10-20+ cm
Temperature: 18-28°C
GH: 4-20 dH
pH: 6.5-8
Light: Low/Medium - Medium/High
Growth Rate: Slow - Medium
Demands: Medium
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| Egeria Densa |
Egeria Densa
Egeria densa is a good plant for beginners,
and its rapid growth helps create a balance in the aquarium from the start. It
can also help prevent algae because it absorbs a great number of nutrients from
the water. The plant secretes antibiotic substances which can help prevent
blue-green algae (a type of bacteria). The growth rate depends largely on the
amount of light and nutrition available. Growth does not stop in unfavourable
conditions, but the plant turns light in colour and the tendrils grow thin.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Plant Origin: Cosmopolitan
Height: 40-100 cm
Width: 3-5 cm
Temperature: 10-26°C
GH: 1-30 dH
pH: 5-8
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Eleocharis Parvula |
Eleocharis Parvula
A low-growing Eleocharis that forms runners
close to the parent plant. It is prettiest planted in small bunches quite close
to each other, which will gradually form a solid mass of plants. An ideal
foreground plant, equally suited to large and small aquariums. Its scientific
name is at present uncertain. Similar to Eleocharis acicularis. Common name of
hair grass / hairgrass.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Cyperaceae
Plant Origin: Cosmopolitan
Height: 3-10 cm
Width: 5-10+ cm
Temperature: 10-28°C
GH: 1-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Low/Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Hydrocotyle Tripartita |
Hydrocotyle Tripartita
"Japan" is the popular name of the
plant in different plant forums. It is probably a variant of Hydrocotyle tripartita.
It is characterised by fast, compact growth and small, intensive green leaves
on vertical stems. The plant is carpet-forming and its compact growth can be
promoted by physically pressing the carpet with your hand when maintaining your
aquarium (mechanical retardation). Carpet formation and compact growth do best
in good light.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Apiaceae
Plant Origin: Japan
Height: 3-5 cm
Width: 15-15 cm
Temperature: 20-28 °C
pH: 6-7.5
Light: Medium-High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Medium
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| Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis' |
Hygrophila Corymbosa ‘Siamensis’
Under water the leaves are light-green and
dense. In open aquariums Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis' grows easily above
the water surface, where it forms blue-green leaves and small blue flowers. It
grows fast and the shoots must be pinched out regularly if you want to keep the
plant under water. An extremely hardy plant, suitable for beginners.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Acanthaceae
Plant Origin: Thailand
Height: 15-40 cm
Width: 15-20 cm
Temperature: 20-28 °C
GH: 1-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Low/Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Hygrophila Difformis |
Hygrophila Difformis
Hygrophila difformis is beautiful and
undemanding. A plant for beginners which can help create a balance in the
aquarium from the start. Its rapid growth helps prevent algae because the plant
absorbs a great number of nutrients from the water. The shortage of
micro-nutrients leads to pale leaves, which may be an indication that the
aquarium needs fertiliser. In large aquariums its lobed leaves can create a
distinctive group.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Acanthaceae
Plant Origin: South-east Asia
Height: 20-50 cm
Width: 15-25 cm
Temperature: 22-30 °C
GH: 1-30 dH
pH: 5-8
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Lindernia Rotundifolia |
Lindernia Rotundifolia
Lindernia rotundifolia grows on sandy banks
along streams in Asia. The plant is undemanding and the stems with marbled
leaves quickly form compact groups. Lindernia rotundifolia is suitable both for
background and as a solitary mid-ground plant with leaves growing tightly from
top to bottom. A good starter plant that thrives under most conditions.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Origin: Asia
Height: 15-30+ cm
Width: 10-20+ cm
Temperature: 20-26°C
GH: 4-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Low/Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Ludwigia Glandulosa |
Ludwigia Glandulosa
Ludwigia glandulosa is a very beautiful water
plant. It is slowgrowing and requires CO2 addition to grow well. The leaves
turn greener if sufficient light is provided. Used to be sold as Ludwigia
perennis.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Onagraceae
Plant Origin: North America
Height: 15-40 cm
Width: 5-12 cm
Temperature: 20-28°C
GH: 1-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Slow - Medium
Demands: Easy
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| Micranthemum Umbrosum |
Micranthemum Umbrosum
Micranthemum umbrosum is a beautiful plant with small round
leaves. It is suitable for small or large aquariums. Relatively demanding in
terms of light. CO2 addition is recommended to promote growth.
Once the plant starts growing it grows fast, and the shoots have to be pinched
out often (can be planted as cuttings in the bottom). Most beautiful in groups
of many stems.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Scrophulariaceae
Plant Origin: USA
Height: 10-15+ cm
Width: 5-10+ cm
Temperature: 20-26°C
GH: 4-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Medium/High - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Medium
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| Nesaea Crassicaulis |
Nesaea Crassicaulis
Nesaea crassicaulis is a beautiful and highly
recommended aquarium plant, although it has high demands for light. It has red-brown,
cognac-coloured leaves. Grows best in soft and slightly acidic water. Make sure
the lower leaves get sufficient light, otherwise they will die off. This plant
is similar to Ammannia species and is often mistaken for them. But in the
aquarium it can be recognised by its yellow-green stems. Easy to propagate by
side shoots or cuttings, which can be cut off and planted in the bottom.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Lythraceae
Plant Origin: Africa
Height: 30-50 cm
Width: 8-15+ cm
Temperature: 22-28 °C
GH: 1-13 dH
pH: 5.5-8.5
Light: Medium/High - High
Growth Rate: Medium
Demands: Medium
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| Rotala Rotundifolia |
Rotala Rotundifolia
The Latin name means 'the plant with the
round leaves'. But this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular
leaves. In aquariums Rotala rotundifolia has long, thin
leaves. Unlike other Rotala species it is relatively
undemanding, although it needs good light to produce red leaves. It forms side
shoots willingly, becoming compact and bushy. This also means that it is hard
for light to reach the lower leaves, so the plant should be pruned frequently.
Also known as Rotala indica.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Lythraceae
Plant Origin: South-east Asia
Height: 15-30 cm
Width: 10-20 cm
Temperature: 18-30°C
GH: 1-20 dH
pH: 5-8
Light: Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky' Moss |
Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky' Moss
Best described as Christmas moss' big
brother, but from Asia, 2-10 cm tall, rougher and bigger with deep green,
branched shoots. Spiky moss does best on vertical surfaces where the branched
shoots settle in. It grows fast and requires a lot of light to do well.
Plant Facts
Plant Origin: Asia
Height: 2-10 cm
Width: 1-3 cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Demands: Easy
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| Tropica 1-2-Grow Rotala Macrandra |
Tropica 1-2-Grow Rotala Macrandra
Tropica 1-2-Grow plants are very young plants
cultivated and delivered directly from Tropica's laboratory. The plants are
guaranteed to be free from snails, algae and pesticides and therefore are
totally harmless for sensitive shrimp and fish.
Rotala macrandra is an unusually beautiful
aquarium plant, but unfortunately it is very demanding. It needs very good
light to develop its beautiful red colour, and CO2 addition and soft water are
vital to ensure reasonable growth. It is most beautiful in groups, but do not
plant individual shoots too close because this will prevent light reaching the
lower leaves. To ensure good colour there must be sufficient micronutrients in
the water.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Lythraceae
Plant Origin: India
Height: 20-55 cm
Width: 2-7 cm
Growth Rate: Fast
Demands: Difficult
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| Vallisneria sp. Asiatica |
Vallisneria sp. Asiatica
Vallisneria sp. Asiatica has twisted, green
leaves that make a beautiful contrast when planted in groups. Its shorter
leaves (20-30 cm) differ from most other Vallisneria species and do not
overshadow other plants in the aquarium. An easy plant that readily propagates
via runners.
Plant Facts
Origin: South-east Asia
Type: Stolons
Growth: Fast
Height: 20 cm - 50 cm
Width: 5 cm - 10 cm
Light demands: 0.25 Watt per
liter
CO2 demands: 3-5 mg per
liter
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| Vallisneria Spiralis 'Tiger' |
Vallisneria Spiralis 'Tiger'
Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger' is an excellent
plant for beginners, growing in virtually all light and water conditions. The
name 'Tiger' is due to its striped leaves. The relatively short leaves make it
suitable for small aquariums, and the leaves are also narrow so they do not
overshadow smaller plants. Forms runners easily, and is thus easy to propagate.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Plant Origin: Asia
Height: 30-55+ cm
Width: 5-10+ cm
Temperature: 15-30°C
GH: 4-30 dH
pH: 6-8
Light: Low/Medium - High
Growth Rate: Medium - Fast
Demands: Easy
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| Vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping' |
Vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping'
Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping', commonly known
as Weeping Moss, is believed to originate from China and has been distributed
by Oriental Aquarium Plants. 'Weeping' is a fleshy, hanging moss with
teardrop-like bright green shoots. It is best attached to driftwood or roots,
as its drooping growth pattern helps to create depth and contrast in the aquarium.
'Weeping' has low demands, is fast growing and should be pruned frequently with
scissors to maintain an attractive shape.
Plant Facts
Plant Family: Hypnaceae
Plant Origin: Asia
Height: 1-3+ cm
Width: 3-5+ cm
Temperature: 15-28°C
GH: 4-20 dH
pH: 5.5-8
Light: Low/Medium - Medium/High
Growth Rate: Medium
Demands: Medium
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