Microsorum pteropus is a highly variable species, and new varieties are easily bred. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow at a less acute angle from the stem than the normal Microsorum pteropus. Leaves becomes 10-20 cm and a rhizome from 10-15 cm or more. The plant attaches readily to roots and stones. A decorative plant, which is...
Proserpinaca is a stem plant, 10-40 cm tall and 5-10 cm wide. Cultivated in closed cups and delivered with saw-toothed leaves, which after a transitional period in the aquarium develop into long, finely denticulated, needle-like leaves.
Bacopa caroliniana originates from US and has been used as an aquarium plant for many years. Stems become 10-30 cm long and 3-4 cm wide, branching willingly from the bottom. It has few demands and thus very convenient for beginners. Its slow growth rate makes it one of the few stem plants that do not need much attention. Like most stem plants, it is most...
Cryptocoryne flamingo has special pink leaves. In contrast to green plants, this Cryptocoryne becomes a real eye-catcher. Also very suitable for nano aquariums.
Staurogyne repens is a fresh green, compact and hardy plant for the foreground of the aquarium and it was found in River Rio Cristalino in the southern Amazonas. Its nearest relative in the aquaristic is Hygrophila but Staurogyne is different with its marked compact, low and bushy stature (5-10 cm) and small green leaves (each stem is 3.4 cm wide).When...
Pogostemon stellata from Asia and Australia is distinguished by its beautiful shape and colour. Stems from 20-60 cm and up to 10 cm wide. It is difficult to grow in aquariums. It requires intensive light and the addition of CO2 to grow well.
Plant in 5 cm pot.
The pink underside of the leaves of Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' provides an effective contrast to the many green plants in an aquarium - particularly when planted in groups. Stems becomes 25-50 cm tall. Good light encourages the leaves to turn red. Easy to propagate by nipping off the terminal bud and planting it in the substrate....
Plant in 5 cm pot.
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...
Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia is a very beautiful, low cultivar of Anubias barteri. 15-25 cm tall and a creeping rhizome from 10-15 cm or more.
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...
Anubias sp. ‘Petite’ is a mutation which appeared in cultivation at the Oriental aquarium plant nursery in Singapore.
Stays less than 5 cm tall, has very small leaves and a rhizome of 5-10 cm or more from which the leaves will grow. Branches well and creates dense groups. Undemanding like the other Anubias and does not appreciate high light intensity...
Anubias barteri var. angustifolia from West Africa is a beautiful plant with long, narrow leaves.
10-20 cm tall with a rhizome, from which the leaves develop, that grows 10-15 cm or larger. Very easy to grow since it thrives in almost any conditions, although high light intensity should be avoided. Place it instead in shady positions under larger plants....
Anubias barteri var. barteri from West Africa is an undemanding plant. It grows somewhat larger than Anubias barteri var. nana but is grown in the same conditions. From 25-45 cm tall and the creeping rhizome from 10-15 cm or more. Anubias barteri varies considerably in terms of size and leaf shape.
Like other Anubias-species, it is best planted in a shady...
Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia originates from an Australian tissue propagation laboratory. It is a very beautiful variety with heart-shaped leaves. The leaves live for several years, so Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia can easily form large groups despite its slow growth. A group of Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia growing more than 50 cm wide in a...
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant that thrives in all conditions.
It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. 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...
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. 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...
Western Africa is home to several species of Anubias, including this one.
The triangular leaves of 5-10 cm on long leaf-stems make Anubias gracilis one of the most elegant. It is hardy and tolerant, a very good beginner’s plant. The plant can grow on rock or wood or planted on the bottom. If planted in the bottom, the rhizome, from which leaves and roots...
Aponogeton crispus from Sri Lanka looks great in any aquarium with its light-green, wavy and transparent leaves. Leaves from 25-50 cm and the plant grows to 15-25 cm wide.
It makes few demands, although growth is always best in soft, slightly acidic water with a nutritious bottom. In such conditions the plant produces a mass of leaves, and it flowers very...
Bacopa australis was discovered in southern Brazil (australis = southern), and it is not from Australia, as might otherwise be assumed from its name. Stems become 10-30 cm tall and 2-4 cm wide. 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 elegant and...
This culture form of the stalk plant Bacopa Monnieri is more compact and, under good light conditions, almost a creeping plant. By pinching off all vertical growing shoots, the plant can maintain a low and close growth, since it willingly creates a large number of side shoots.Furthermore, the plant grows well in the shadow of other plants. Very suitable...
Bolbitis comes from West Africa, a fern with beautiful, transparent green leaves, 15-40 cm tall and wide. When planting, do not cover the rhizome because it will rot, and it is best to plant Bolbitis heudelotii on a root or stone. Keep the plant in position with fishing line until it has gained a hold. Easy to propagate by splitting the horizontal...
The ‘Kedagang’ is a variety of the Bucephalandra family originated in Borneo.
It is characterized by long, narrow, dark green leaves with white dots. The leaf can be 1-2 cm wide and up to 6 cm long.The rhizomes are red and similar to the Red variety of Bucephalandra. When immersed, a blue metallic shade may appear on the leaves.
In nature, Bucephalandra usually grows on rocks or wood in rivers and streams - much like Anubias, which they resemble regarding use and care in the aquarium.
Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green' is an easy, slow-growing plant that prefers lower light levels. A nice, dense appearance is ensured by the willingness to branch, even without trimming.
The green leaves...
The Bucephalandra resemble Anubias very much and should be treated the same way. They usually grow more or less epiphytic in or near water.
Bucephalandra sp. 'Red' does best at lower light levels and is very easy to grow. The leaves are of a very dark green or leathery red colour. Numerous tiny, white dots and sometimes a faint, metallic, blue colour will...
Ceratopteris thalictroides is a pantropical fern, 15-30 cm high and 10-20 cm wide..This plant normally grows fast, but the addition of CO2 may be necessary to promote growth. In small, open aquariums, it can grow out of the tank and form beautiful surface leaves. The finely branched leaves are very decorative and provide good contrast to other leaf...
Crinum calamistratum from West Africa is a very graceful bulbous plant with dark-green, very narrow leaves. The curly leaves becomes 40-120 cm long. It forms smaller bulbs than the other Crinum-species, and requires less light.
In the aquarium plants that are thriving form a number of small bulbs. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish. It can also be used...
Crinum thaianum from Thailand is a distinctive bulbous plant belonging to the lily family having 60-200 cm long leaves. It is undemanding apart from the fact that it needs plenty of space. Plant so the top 2/3 of the bulb is visible, because otherwise the bulb tends to rot. When the plant grows older it sometimes sends a flower stem up to the water...
This little Cryptocoryne comes from Asia, and grows naturally in for instance Thailand.The narrow, red-brown leaves have clear, black patterns and beautifully waving leaf edges. Each leaf grows to be about 1-3 cm wide and up to 15 cm long, giving the plant a light and graceful look, which is easy to combine with other plants inside the aquarium, enabling...
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly fluted leaf margins, 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive-brown with violet underside. Like many other Cryptocorynes, the leaf colour and shape depends largely on environmental conditions in the aquarium.
Cryptocoryne crispatula var. balansae is from Southern Thailand where there are limestone mountains, and the water can be very hard. Like many other Cryptocorynes it needs to acclimatise before growth starts in earnest. Leaves becomes 20-60 cm long and the single roset plant becomes 15-20 cm wide.
Cryptocoryne parva fromac Sri Lanka is the smallest of all Cryptocorynes (only 3-6 cm tall and a roset less than 5-8 cm wide). 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 plate under water....
The triploid variety of Cryptocoryne undulata from Sri Lanka has wider leaves and a beautiful, flecked leaf pattern.
It also grows larger, from 15-30 cm, and the single roset becomes 10-20 cm wide. It is a hardy plant and do well under many growing conditions.
Cryptocoryne usteriana is one of the taller cryptocorynes and is very easy to grow.
Leaves are 3-5 cm wide with an embossed surface; they can easily reach more than 50 cm length.
With good light and fertilization, the upper side of the leaves will obtain a dark green or bronze-green colour while the back of the leaves will turn burgundy red.
Propagation...
Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green' presents beautiful, green leaves. Depending on your aquarium setup wendtii ‘Green' can reach a height of 10-30 cm with rosets ranging from 8-15 cm wide. When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. Like most other Sri Lanka Cryptocorynes, it also grows well in hard water.
This beautiful variety with the dark, hammered leaves is named after 'Tropica'. When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom. It is suitable for small aquariums with leaves from 10-20 cm, and a rosette from 10-20 cm wide. Like most other Sri Lanka Cryptocorynes, it also grows well in hard water.
This Cryptocoryne from Sri Lanka used (mistakenly) to be called Cryptocoryne nevillii, but this is the name of a species that has never been used in aquariums. Like many other Cryptocorynes, not much happens the first month after planting. But then it starts to grow, and willingly produces plenty of runners which form a compact group. The plant becomes...
Cyperus-species are widespread all over the tropics, but only a few of them are good underwater plants. Cyperus helferi from Thailand is the first Cyperus-species used in aquariums, 20-35 cm tall and a roset from 15-25 cm wide. It requires a relatively large amount of light, and CO2 addition is recommended to promote growth. In aquariums with good water...
Characteristics of the cultivar Echinodorus 'Aquartica' are its round, bright green leaves. Its compact (10-20 cm), low growth 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...
The cultivar Echinodorus ‘Barthii’ is a decorative and beautiful solitary plant for large aquariums. It becomes 25-50 cm tall and the whole rosette 20-30 cm wide.
The leaves change colour from dark-red in the youngest leaves to dark-green in the oldest. The colour develops well when the light intensity is high and there are sufficient micronutrients in...
A comparatively fast-growing Echinodorus from Mexico, suitable for large aquariums reaching 20-50 cm long leaves and a 15-30 cm wide roset. Easy and undemanding, excellent plant for beginners.
Its wavy, light green leaves are very decorative. Unlike other round-leafed varieties of the species, Echinodorus cordifolius fluitans is less likely to grow up...
Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is a decorative hybrid between Echinodorus schluteri 'Leopard' and Echinodorus ‘Barthii’. 20-50 cm tall and a 20-40 cm wide rosette.
Naturally, it is the elliptical black spots on the red-brown leaves that have given this plant the name 'Ozelot'. The spots are darkest on the youngest leaves, and unlike many other spotted Echinodorus,...
A beautiful, dark-green variety of Echinodorus 'Ozelot', 20-50 cm tall and a 20-40 cm wide rosette.
The dark spots form a bigger contrast on the light leaves. The leaf margin is fluted. A nutritious bottom promotes growth. It is an easy and highly recommended plant, which thrives in almost all conditions
In marshy conditions, Echinodorus palaefolius var. latifolius from Brazil has round leaves with a horizontal leaf base. Under water the leaves are narrower and longer (from 20-40 cm, and a 20-40 cm wide roset).
In the aquarium it tends to grow out of the water. This can be prevented by removing the long leaves just before they reach the water surface. The...
Echinodorus 'Red Diamond' appeared as a culture in the Ukraine, and is probably a cross between Echinodorus horemanni 'Red' and Echinodorus ‘Barthii’. The resultant hybrid is an attractive plant with ruby-red sword-shaped leaves, 15-25 cm long.
Unlike many of the other Echinodorus-species, Echinodorus 'Red Diamond' remains moderate in size (20-30 cm wide...
'Reni' is a well-known cultivar characterized by being easy to grow and amongst the smallest of the red Echinodorus, 15-40 cm tall and a roset from 15-25 wide.
The new leaves of the plant are reddish-brown to deep beetroot in colour. It can be used in small aquariums and is unpretentious. The plant requires a lot of light and nourishment for optimal...
This beautiful plant is a hybrid between Echinodorus horemanii ‘Red’ and Echinodorus horizontalis.
It was first produced in 1986 by Hans Barth in Dessau and becomes 25-40 cm tall and a rosette from 15-25 cm wide. New underwater leaves are a beautiful pink, and initially the leaves have red-brown spots. A nutritious bottom promotes growth, but otherwise...
his American Eleocharis has a fresh grass green colour and grows to be 20-40cm high. It is basic and low maintenance. Each straw is only few millimeters thick and the plant maintains an open form of growth. It is suitable as a background plant, and can further be planted in front and in the centre of the aquarium, in transparent wads, in order to create...
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.
Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant. A difficult plant demanding a lot of light. Grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx....
Helanthium ‘Quadricostatus’ from South America has characteristic light green leaves 10-15 cm long which offer a great contrast to the darker aquarium plants. It is most beautiful when planted in groups, each rosette becoming 15-20 cm wide. Thrives well even at a rather low light.
In good conditions, it produces runners which spread over the bottom. Very...
Hemianthus callitrichoides is one of the smallest aquarium plants in the world, and creeps over the bottom with millimetre-sized, round leaves. Hemianthus callitrichoides is an attractive and popular foreground plant for small aquariums. It is not a difficult plant, but it requires good conditions such as enough light, added CO2, water circulation and...
Hemianthus micranthemoides from North America is a graceful plant whose small, arched leaves make it look like a miniature version of Egeria. It has a characteristic trailing growth in intensive light, so it can be used as a foreground plant (stems from 10-20 cm tall, 2-3 cm wide). A compact group of Hemianthus micranthemoides is very beautiful with its...
The stem plant Hottonia from Asia and Europe is an unassuming and easy beginner plant. The many curved shoots with fanned and intensely light green leaves quickly create a close group. Each stem becomes 4-6 cm wide and 10-30 cm high. Frequent cutting of the long shoots ensures growth from the bottom of the plant, and maintains the close, bushy form.The...
Hydrocotyle sp.'Japan' is the popular name of the plant in different plant forums. It is a variant of Hydrocotyle tripartita from South-East Asia. It is characterised by fast, compact growth and small, intense green leaves on vertical stems.The plant is carpet-forming (5-10 cm tall) and its compact growth can be promoted by physically pressing the carpet...
Unlike other Hydrocotyle species, this plant retains its trailing growth form. Verticillata originates from America and becomes 3-7 cm tall. Optimum growth is only achieved in strong light and soft, slightly acidic water. It does not need to be rooted, but can be used as a floating plant.Hydrocotyle verticillata is definitely a foreground plant, but also...
A very compact variety of Hygrophila corymbosa, with the leaves set close to the stalk.
Forms numerous side shoots, enhancing the compact appearance. The leaves are a dark brownish-green, when the plant leaves the nursery, but after a transitional period in the aquarium they turn pale green and silver-white on the underside.
In strong light, the newest...
‘Siamensis’ originates from Thailand and have stems from 15-40 cm and 10-15 cm wide. Leaves are light green and dense.
Plant several stems in a group at the background of the aquarium, cut off the top shoots when they reach the water surface and replant these. They will soon form new roots and continue growing. In open aquariums Hygrophila corymbosa...
This plant originates from South America and stems become 25-60 cm long with 10 cm long leaves. Under water Hygrophila costata has relatively narrow leaves which are grouped close together. Plants sold in the shops are normally cultivated above water, and have rounder leaves with larger gaps between them.Hygrophila costata was called Hygrophila corymbosa...
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' is a variety of Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'. This Hygrophila 'Siamensis 53B' forms an incredible amount of side shoots and becomes bushy relatively rapidly.
Stems becomes 15-40 cm tall and 7-12 cm wide. Its beautiful bright green leaves are narrower than the regular 'Siamensis' and it can achieve red-brown leaves...
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It forms multiple horizontal shoots if the top shoots are pinched. This will maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks. Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm...
Hygrophila polysperma from South-East Asia is one of the hardiest aquarium plants available. Stems becomes 25-40 cm and 4-8 cm wide.It is particularly good for beginners because it grows in almost all conditions. It normally grows so fast that it is important to prevent it crowding out other plants. The shoots must be pinched out regularly. Leaves lying...
Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig' is normally an undemanding plant.It may suddenly develop shoots that are entirely green. Remove these to keep the distinctive pink, marbled leaves. If you want deep-pink leaves, you must provide intensive light. Stems becomes 20-40 cm tall and 5-8 cm wide.The distinctive colouring of the pale leaf ribs is probably caused...
This plant is originally from India and is quite similar to a medium-sized, broad-leaved Cryptocoryne. It can be used in the aquarium like Cryptocorynes, but needs sufficient light to develop colours.The leaves are 4-8 cm wide and 6-12 cm long, so the whole plant becomes relatively wide.The colours range from dusty green with bright violet to red-violet...
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a "lawn effect'' (4-7 cm tall) is only achieved at high light intensity. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed a few centimetres apart to help the plants grow together more quickly. Place in an open position without shading from other plants to...
This Lilaeopsis species demands less light than Lilaeopsis brasiliensis and stays low (5-10 cm “lawn”). Tropica's founder, Holger Windeløv, found it on Mauritius in 1992. The plants height and distance between its leaves depend on the light intensity. The more light it gets, the lower the plant and the denser the leaves. The runners spread round the...
An extremely beautiful aquarium plant circled by light-green and finely branched leaves from South-East Asia. In the right growing conditions with added CO2 and a nutritious bottom this plant grows fast and can become 25-50 cm long and each stem up to 15 cm wide. In good light it forms horizontal side shoots and becomes attractive and bushy.Most...
Limnophila hippuridoides is originally from Asia and the stalks grow to be 20-50 cm high and 6-10 cm wide – often with beautiful outwards crooked shoot tips. A simple plant, able to adjust to various conditions.The leaves are green with a red-violet underside, and the whole leaf turns red-violet under ideal growth conditions. A vigorously growing plant...
Limnophila sessiliflora is a pretty and undemanding plant from South-East Asia. A great alternative to Cabomba, which requires a lot of light. Stems grow fast up to 40 cm tall and become 3-4 cm wide. The plant often grows leggy in poor light, but this can be counteracted to some extent by stimulating growth with CO2 addition. Most beautiful when planted...
Lindernia rotundifolia 'Variegated' grows on sandy banks along streams in Asia. This marbled variant may grow new shoots with entirely green leaves. Cut these shoots off to maintain the marbled aspect. The plant is undemanding and quickly forms compact groups and may require some pruning.Lindernia rotundifolia is suitable both for background and as a...
Lobelia cardinalis grows wild in Northern America. In the nursery this plant is cultivated in marshy conditions, forming dark-green leaves which are purple underneath. In aquariums the leaves turn a beautiful shade of light-green, with stems 10-30 cm tall and 5-10 cm wide.
Widely used in Dutch aquariums in so-called "plant streets''. In open aquariums it...
Ludwigia glandulosa from North America is a very beautiful water plant.It is slow growing and requires CO2 addition to grow well. Stems becomes 15-40 cm tall and 5-12 cm wide. The leaves turn greener and the lower ones may fall off if sufficient light is not provided.Used to be sold as Ludwigia perennis.
Ludwigia inclinata 'Cuba' was found in Cuba by Tropica founder Holger Windeløv. It is an exceptionally beautiful, large stem plant that requires good space and optimal conditions to develop well. The narrow leaves have a mixture of golden, orange and red colours, creating a unique eye-catcher in any aquarium.
This cosmopolitan stem plant turns red easier and is smaller than the well-known Ludwigia repens ’Rubin’.Each stalk becomes 2-4 cm wide and 10-30 cm high. The plant willingly creates side shoots, but cutting increases the amount and the plant becomes even denser. The cut-off shoots quickly generate new roots when planted.The plant becomes intensely red...
Variety of Ludwigia repens from North America with striking dark red leaves and stalk. Stems from 20-50 cm and 4-6 cm wide. It provides a great colour contrast to the green shades in the aquarium. Plant in large groups to enhance the decorative effect, and prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.The plant has few demands, but if light is insufficient...
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' originates from Argentina. It has compact, round and fresh light green leaves on creeping stalks and creates a fast-growing carpet in the front of the aquarium. The plant can grow in light shadow, but requires good light conditions, as well as CO2 additive, in order to develop optimally and become really compact.
Micranthemum umbrosum is a beautiful plant from US with small round leaves. It is suitable for small or large aquariums with stems becoming 10-25 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. Relatively demanding in terms of light. CO2 addition will promote growth.Once the plant starts growing, it grows fast, and the shoots need to be pinched out often (can be planted as...
Plant in 5 cm pot.
Microsorum pteropus is a water fern from Asia, 15-30 cm tall. To be grown on a root or stone, attached with fishing line until it has gained a hold. If planted in the bottom, do not cover the rhizome because it will rot. Easy to propagate by splitting the horizontal rhizome. A hardy plant that grows in all conditions. The black spots...
Plant in 5 cm pot.
Microsorum pteropus or Java fern is from Asia. Microsorum pteropus ‘Trident’ is a narrow-leaved, smaller form of Microsorum, which like other Microsorum is an easy and safe plant. ’Trident’ is both suitable for beginners, as well as the experienced scaper, and fits both smaller and larger aquariums.The name ’Trident’ tells that the...
Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' is a patented variety of Microsorum pteropus, named after Tropica's founder Holger Windeløv. Its finely branched leaf tips make it one of the most beautiful aquarium plants. The Microsorum variety becomes 15-20 cm tall and wide.A hardy and easy plant for both beginners and the more experienced. Best results are obtained by...
This bamboo-looking stem plant is not a grass. It comes from Asia, where it often grows in rice fields.The growth is upright, but the plant branches out willingly when it is cut back. The leaf is light green, approx. 1cm wide and 3-5cm long. The stem apex becomes reddish when exposed to CO2 and strong light. Due to quick growth, the longest shoots require...
Myriophyllum matogrossense originates from Mato Grosso in the Rio Amazonas, Brazil. It has decorative and feather-like, reddish stems (30-60 cm long) and finely divided bright green leaves (5 cm wide).In good light conditions the leaves spread out in a fan shape. Myriophyllum is relatively easy and is suitable for the background. It needs frequent trims...
Nesaea crassicaulis from Africa is a beautiful and highly recommended aquarium plant, although it has high light demands. It has red-brown, cognac-coloured leaves. Stems becomes 30-50 cm and 8-15 cm wide. Grows best in soft and slightly acidic water. Make sure the lower leaves get sufficient light or they will die off. This plant is similar to Ammannia...
A beautiful and very varied species from West Africa with leaves of green to red-brown and varying numbers of purple spots. Can grow from 20-80 cm tall. Before forming floating leaves Nymphaea lotus (zenkeri) forms many underwater leaves. If you don't want floating leaves, prune the roots and leaves.The beautiful, aromatic flowers can be fully appreciated...
Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan' grows in Asia and Africa - and this variant of the species originates from southern Taiwan. The rosette plant can become 15-25 cm tall and 10-15 cm wide. This variant is characterised by many underwater leaves and the intense, light-green, transparent colour of the plant. The plant is fast-growing and it is necessary to...
The Indian Pogostemon erectus forms compact groups of bright green, conifer-like stems, 15-40 cm tall and 1-3 cm wide.
Pogostemon erectus is suitable as a background plant and creates a wonderful focal point in both smaller and larger groups. Intense light helps the plant to stay compact for a longer period. Moderate growth and vigorous roots. Plants will...
Aquarists in Thailand, close to the border with Burma, discovered this plant. It is called 'Downoi' (little star) in Thailand, and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm tall and wide). Pogostemon helferi is an unusual and distinctive aquatic plant with a compact habit, curly leaves and a strikingly beautiful green colour.
With good light conditions and a...
Pogostemon stellata from Asia and Australia is distinguished by its beautiful shape and colour. Stems from 20-60 cm and up to 10 cm wide. It is difficult to grow in aquariums. It requires intensive light and the addition of CO2 to grow well.
The shortage of micronutrients leads to pale leaves, which may be an indication that the aquarium needs fertiliser....
The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves'', but this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular leaves. Rotala rotundifolia from South-East Asia has 15-30 long stems (2-3 cm wide) and long, narrow leaves. Unlike other Rotala species it is relatively undemanding, although it needs good light to produce red leaves.It forms side...
Sagittaria subulata from South America is an ideal, undemanding foreground plant whose short runners form a compact group.
Place individual plants 2-4 cm apart. This plant may cause problems because in certain conditions it suddenly grows to a height of 50 cm when it grows older. But if it is then moved into the background it may become low again. In the...
Variety of Shinnersia rivularis, distinguished by the white veins on the leaves, 30-60 cm long and up to 10 cm wide stems. This colour mutation was discovered at the Dennerle aquarium plant nursery.
The plant grows rapidly and soon reaches the water surface, but shoots can simply be pinched off and planted back in the bottom. Shinnersia does not...
Vallisneria sp. Gigantea from Asia is an easy plant that grows fast, suitable for large aquariums. In most aquariums the leaves grow so long that they float on the surface (50-150 cm, 2 cm wide). So the plant needs pruning to stop it taking too much light from plants growing beneath. The leaves are tough and strong, so they are not normally eaten by...
Vallisneria nana from Australia is a solitary contrast plant with dark green, rosulate, narrow leaves (less than 1 cm). It is extremely suitable as a mid-ground plant, but can also be used as a background plant in small aquariums. The leaves are much narrower than with other species of Vallisneria, nor are they quite as long.
Vallisneria nana produces...
Vallisneria spiralis 'Tiger' from Asia is an excellent plant for beginners, growing in virtually all light and water conditions.
The name 'Tiger' is due to its striped leaves (30-50 cm long, 1-2 cm wide). The relatively short leaves makes it suitable for small aquariums, and the leaves are also narrow, meaning they do not overshadow smaller plants. Forms...
This green plant is actually a gras specie and prefers rather cold water. It will only survive for a few months in a warm aquarium. However it can be a very good plant in combination with Cichlids. They will leave the plant alone and you have vegetation for at least a few months! After 3 months this plant will die. In a cold aquarium it will survive...
This green plant is actually a gas specie and prefers rather cold water. It will only survive for a few months in a warm aquarium. However it can be a very good plant in combination with Cichlids. They will leave the plant alone and you have vegetation for at least a few months! After 3 months this plant will die. In a cold aquarium it will survive longer...
A special background plant and its deep red colour creates a magnificent contrast with most other plants. Of all the Alternanthera species the Cardinalis has the broadest leaves. It will turn bright red with 100% artificial light, while it almost becomes green with 100% daylight! In order to contain the bright red colour in the water you will have to give...
A striking (unusual) Alternanthera that you do not often see in the shops. We grow it as it makes a real contribution to the assortment with its colour that is purple rather than red.
Give color to your aquarium. This plant is known for the pink colour of its leaves. A beautiful plant to place as a group in the middle or at the back in the aquarium. The plant has many colour contrast, both at the top as at the bottom of the leaf. To keep this colour contrast it will need a lot of light and also a nutrition grain in the soil. Also think...
Actually this really is a marsh plant that can grow really well under water but is also suitable as paludarium plant. The wine-red coloured leaves are far apart and therefore there is plenty of look through in the aquarium. It is strong in high humidity and provides a strong contrast with living greenery.
It is a very beautiful aquatic plant and it has high demands for light, nutrient, and CO2. It grows best in soft and slightly acidic water. This plant is also known as Nesaea pedicellata 'Golden'. Under water it can easily be recognized by its yellow-green stems. Easy to propagate by cutting side shoots, which can be cut off and planted in the soil/ gravel.
"Deep dark green, long narrow leaves with a slightly more red petiole. This plant will never claim the main part but it is extremely useful as low-growing, slow-growing plant with a very open structure. This plant also grows horizontal in length and not upwards."
"Not just the leaf form is fantastic. The plant is especially beautiful because of its thick solid roots that are rugged over a stone or a piece of wood. The plant does not grow upwards but horizontal. This means it gets longer and longer. When this plant is a little older and for instance 30 cm long you will see a really piece of wild nature under water."
Anubias barteri var. glabra from West Africa is a beautiful plant with long, narrow leaves.
10-20 cm tall with a rhizome, from which the leaves develop, that grows 10-15 cm or larger. Very easy to grow since it thrives in almost any conditions, although high light intensity should be avoided. Place it instead in shady positions under larger plants. If...
This plant owes its name to its beautiful round leaves. But not only the leaf shape is fantastic. The plant is very decorative, especially when attached to a piece of wood or stone.
"This Anubias has a light green colour and grows upwards at an angle. This means: Both horizontal and vertical. Each new leaf has a bigger surface than the previous leaf. This specie also produces many roots and the new leaf appears as a ballpoint pen and will then unfold to a new leaf. This plant is very beautiful on stone or wood. In comparison with...
Anubias 'Bolang' ist eine neue und kleine Art der berühmten Anubias Barteri. Es hat lange, herzförmige, dunkelgrüne Blätter und eignet sich sehr gut für Nanotanks. Diese Pflanze sieht zwischen Felsen sehr schön aus.
"Una planta de crecimiento lento, que rápidamente se adapta en un acuario. También sirve como planta solitaria. Tiene muchas hojas duras por lo que también puede colocarse en un acuario con Cichlids. Esta Anubia tiene una forma de hoja relajada. Es verde y lisa. Es mejor combinarla con pequeñas plantas de hoja fina que pueda crecer alrededor de ella."
"This plant clearly shows that it produces plain oval leaves during the first 6 months and then begins with its famous arrow-shape. A real makeover and a wonder of nature. This anubias grows vertical and not horizontal. Especially the mother plant is very beautiful."
"This anubias grows upwards and only a little bit horizontal. It looks cool under water with its ribbed wide leaf. Each new leaf is again wider and longer."
"This specie produces very long narrow green leaves. As we use offspring from a plant from nature the plant will keep its shape for quite some time. This means that it will slowly gets bigger. The plant mainly grows horizontal and creates space under water (many look through possibilities)."
Anubias 'Paxing' is a relatively new Anubias variety. The plant has small, pointed, green leaves. The special thing about this plant is that it grows horizontally. It is an easy plant and therefore extremely suitable for beginners.
Anubias nana bonsai remains very small and is very suitable for nano aquariums. The plant can be attached to stone, wood or other decorative material. Note: The rhizome must remain above the substrate otherwise it will rot.
This small Anubias nana micro (793) grows very slowly and stays small. That is why this plant fits perfectly as a foreground plant with its small, intense green leaves. Also beautiful in a nano cube!
A dwarf version of the Bolbitis. A very special plant, because it is hard to grow. Under water it grows even more slowly than above water. The leaf shape under water is slightly rougher than above water. It will do well on a piece of lava stone. The roots are dark-brown to black, but that is normal with this species. Sometimes new plants will occur...
"Pay attention to its lovely rough leaf shape and bright green colour and roots. Can grown under water at the bottom of the aquarium but is also a floating plant. When certain leaves come apart they will form a new floating leaf roof in the aquarium which is great for laying eggs. The leaf roof consists of new small plants. Our Cornuta is grown quite...
"Pay attention to its beautiful fine leaf shape and bright green colour and roots. Can grow under water at the bottom of the aquarium, but is also a floating plant. When certain leaves come apart they will form a new floating leaf roof in the aquarium which is great for laying eggs. The leaf roof consists of new small plants. Our thalictroides is grown...
"Can grow under water at the bottom of the aquarium. It looks a lot like a mini palm tree and survives several months under water in a aquarium. Most suitable as a Paludarium plant and has a nice contrast. Nice to know: In 1 pot there are a lot of small trees that can easily be split. "
"The plant grows as wide grass with white/green striped, shining leaves. Except its special colour it also has special roots. Near the planting base it has little corvid balls which produce new shoots and roots. The plant will become thicker and occasionally produces a flower from which a complete new plant will occur. Super great to have in an Paludarium."
"A Paludarium plant that can be used very well because of its colour. Bright with some red and a lean growth. Can obviously also be used in a vivarium as long as it has wet roots and its planting base and leaves are just above the water surface."
"It is a beautiful plant that produces lovely long, slightly serrated leaves when it gets plenty of light. It needs plenty of light and nutrition. We even recommend to give it new soil now and again. It is a plant that is very hard to grow above water at the nursery and it often takes a long time before it is used to its new standing place. However, when...
This is a wonderful addition to any aquarium. Blassii varies in color from deep olive green to bronze on the upper side of the leaf, and green to deep wine red on the underside. Blassii is able to adapt and even prosper in medium-hard, weak alkaline water.The optimum water temperature range lies between 23 and 27 degrees C.
Common Name: Cryptocoryne...
"The cryptocoryne costata (also called albida) is a much loved plant, both by beginners as by more experienced. Experienced aquarists find it so nice as he reacts strongly to different lighting circumstances. If you place it on a brightly lid spot its leaves will become brown, almost black. When placed in the shadow it will remain beautiful but it will...
"We gave this name to this specie because of its leaf shape. The leaf is a little serrated on the outside and plain green. Nice if you want to create an accent. "
"This white/green plant is actually a gas specie and prefers rather cold water. It will only survive for a few months in a warm aquarium. However it can be a very good plant in combination with Cichlids. They will leave the plant alone and you have vegetation for at least a few months! After 3 months this plant will die. In a cold aquarium it will survive...
"A rather old-fashioned name but this Cryptocoryne is just lovely brown and I mean really brown. Above water it sometimes produces narrow leaves but under water it produces lovely wide leaves. Furthermore Songrow will ensure that this plant is available in the shop and has many shoots. You can plant this pot as 1 plant but you can also plant a small field...
"The legroi is a reddish, brown plant that grows slowly and does not become very high (10-20 cm). Therefore it is best used as a forefront plant or plant in front of a nice stone or piece of wood. Contrary to most species it does not prefer a lot of light. Great if you have a slightly dark aquarium but sometimes difficult in the nursery. It grows very...
"We will always recommend Lucens! It is easy, does not overrun and remains rather small, maximum 20 cm. You do not have to tip it. One pot of this plant is often full of growth shoots. You can plant it solitary but you can also create a field under water by pulling down the shoots and plant them. "
"This plant grows slightly rougher. The shoots from the vegetative multiplication will develop at a short distance from the plant which causes the plant to walk slowing (not really of course). The structure is rather open. This means it produces little leaves, but the leaves are attached to thick solid shoots that can easily be distinguished from each...
The Cryptocoryne purpurea is a hybrid, created from two differen Cryptocoryne. The plant is beautiful in small groups in the middel of the aquarium. The leaves are dark green up to dark brown. The Cryptocoryne purpurea is very rare.
Cryptocoryne species brown literally means translated a brown species. There are many species and hybrids so we decided to sell some beautiful brown species as "species brown". This plant is very decorative and strong under water. This plant is originally from South East Asia and is very suitable for aquascaping or in a paludarium. This plant has an...
"This plant only appears in the nature of Sri Lanka. It is beautiful, but rather difficult to keep. Because it produces those lovely short stems and grows very slowly it is very suitable for aquascaping. It is a lovely plant for a small accent."
A beautiful brown cryptocoryne, especially with a lot of light. It can bear both, harder as well as softer water. It forms a beautiful contrast with a really green Cryptocoryne, especially if you create small fields.
"Mainly supplied by us in vitro cups, therefore this little plant easily becomes a success with the customer. A plant for the specialist both shop as customer. "
The Dracaena Marginata Red is a strong plant that is completely red and his thin narrow leaves can remind the spectators of a palm like tree. Grows really slow. This plant does not survive long under water but it is perfect for a Paludarium or Vivarium, as long as its planting base is above water level. It will love a swampy surrounding.
"Dracaena is a plant that is mainly suitable for the terrarium and paludarium. It is a lean plant that slowly grows upwards. It cannot be completely under water. When it is in a terrarium it is quite an easy plant. But it does not like too much light and it definitely does not like direct sunlight. This will makes the leaves pale."
"This is also a special plant. The leaves are so brown they almost look black (or cherry-red). That is the beauty of this plant. The stem has the same colour and with intensive lighting the colour will become even darker. Great to use for a lovely contrast. At the bottom there is plenty of see through as the leaves grow upwards quickly and you can only...
Echinodorus Devils Eye grows very lush and easily produces its flowers and new plants above water. Echinodorus Devils Eye is a new, beautiful Echinodorus. When you remove the flowers on time, the Echinodorus Devils Eye will remain beautiful under water for a long time. Give this plant enough space. Unlike other red Echinodorus, the color of the leaves...
Echinodorus Felix is a beautiful plant that also changes colour under water. Its new leaves are plain red and the eldest leaf is the greenest. All leaves in between have different ratios red and green and various red and green intensities. Highly recommended!
"This plant is continuously more red than green, but not bright red. The new leaf id red and the eldest leaf is green with a bit of red present. To turn really red the plant needs plenty of nutrition and of course plenty of CO2. The water hardness is also important."
"Very difficult plant to supply as it is actually a mutation of the green echinodorus. Even when multiplying from cuttings it will keep turning back to a green plant. Plus it is very breakable at the nursery. But when he can be supplied and is placed under water, it is a beautiful green plant with a variety of yellow spots on the leaves. It really looks...
Lovely about this plant are the beautiful new red leaves, that will turn brown when a new leave appears and later even turns dark green. To enjoy this plant you should place a few together. It does not get very big under water (20-30 cm). Then you will see the beautiful different shades in this calm leaf shape. Another remarkable feature are the...
"A beautiful plant with an even more beautiful, almost royal name! That is probably because of its lovely red leaves that seem to have a twisted habit when growing. Very suitable as centre plant, especially when it is strongly lit. The leaves remain their red colour for a long time!"
Echinodorus Vesuvius is an Echinodorus species with green leaves. Its spiral shaped leaf that grows up like a cork screwer in the aquarium. Make it special, it deserves a lovely spot in your aquarium
Echinodorus Yellow Sun is a cultivar, a plant designed for the aquarium. You can't find it in the wild. What makes this plant special are the light green, sometimes yellow leaves, that are covered with red spots.
This "small amazone sword plant" is probably the most popular aquarium plant available. It is just a bit wider than the grissibachi and just a bit smaller than the bleheri (nr. 800). The amazonicus can become very big and have more than 50 leaves. This kind of species are also for sale at Songrow! Take a look at Giants! Combine this Amazonicus with...
This is a pretty, green and strong Echinodorus that grows upwards very fast and therefore provides a lot of space to look through at the bottom of the aquarium. It looks beautiful on a piece of wood. This way you will see the green leaves but also the wood! It will survive by poor lighting but it prefers some more light.
"A special echinodorus as it says in the name. It is very compact. This means that this plant actually has a maximum height of 40 cm and it will slowly produce new leaves but always at the top. Therefore the plant very slowly becomes bigger. Its colour is a very special dark green from the old leaf to a super red from the new leaf. The leaf shape is like...
"Beautiful compact Echinodorus with soft-green (certainly not yellow) leaves. The plant has hairy petioles and little almost round leaves, that have a typical harbig shape. Although it is called harbig red only the youngest leaves are red. As soon as it produces new leaves the older leaves turn green. "
The Echinodorus latifolius is one of the most loved dwarf sword plants. It can be an ideal forefront plant, if you tip it often in the beginning. Funny is that new leaves often remain shorter than the old leaves. So that is very handy for a forefront plant!
"Because of the many shoots this plant produces it seems as if it moves through the aquarium. The new baby plants are connected with the mother by some sort of umbilical cord. When removing the umbilical cord the new plant will continue to grow independently."
"The leaves of this plant have a light green colour and are even slightly transparent. The leaf shape is slightly wavy. It is a beautiful plant that can become 60 cm height! Super beautiful in a large of medium-size aquarium, but it needs sufficient nutrition and light. In the shop this plant is often small as it was grown above water and therefore it...
Echinodorus oriental (835) is very compact and therefore the ideal foreground plant. A new leaf always has a light green colour, almost white or light yellow. It is a beautiful contrast with the rest of the plants. The new leaf will turn green, when a new leaf appears.
"This is an old specie that is still ordered by many shops because of its famous name. Actually quite logical as it is a rather easy specie for the user. The optimum temperature is between 18 and 26 degree Celsius so it is all ok. Under water however it becomes as totally different plant than the one you bought. It becomes shorter with a narrow serrated...
"When you see the beautiful spots on the leaf you will know straight away how it got its name! Best thing is that de Ozelot Red will keep these spots also in an aquarium with less lighting. It is an easy plant that grows well. As it comes from the laboratory for quite some time now and not from nature the compactness of the plants is in its genes. That...
Echinodorus radicans has light green leaves. If you trim the plant and regularly remove leaves, you can keep the plant compact. Very beautiful in an open aquarium.
This is a permanent compact echinodorus whereby the new leaves always turn brown-red and after that the older leaves turn olive-green again. There is a change of colour and the colours of the leaves can be enforced by offering more red in the light spectrum. When the plant produces young shoots (little plants) you can use these as forefront plants for a...
"The echinodorus tennelus has narrower leaves than the Echinodorus Grissibachi (nr 1000). Very suitable for nano scape. Also produces shoots like the Grissibachi but is very difficult to grown for nurseries. Therefore it is often offered in vitro cups by shops. The further growth under water is much easier for the customer. "
"This Uruguayensis has lovely long leaves that are slightly transparent. It has a somewhat compact growth in the shop as the plants are multiplied in the vitro laboratory. But don't get surprised by this plant! It will become super large and really belongs in an aquarium with more than 200 litres. It needs a lot of space and oppresses everything that is...
"We might going to need this type! The import requirements from the Asian countries are getting more strict therefore it is more difficult to offer Vallisneria species. The Eleocharis species could replace the vallisneria nana! It grows straight up beautifully and can become 20-40 cm high. When it has reached the water surface it will continue to grow...
"The Eleocharis vivipara resembles the parvula but will only grow a lot taller. It is very beautiful when you plant it in combination with other soft-coloured and fine stem plants. It will just pierce through. It is a plant that has been known for a long time, but has become more popular since the aquascaping trend."
Eriocaulon sp. Vietnam is not yet known for a long time in Europe, however it has already proved itself to be an easy aquarium plant. It is a medium-sized plant with relatively broad, medium-green, arching leaves. This grass-like plant grows best with medium lighting. With time, this plant forms a dense "grass tussock" with a number of leaf rosettes and...
"The drawing on the leaf is very beautiful. Will remain beautiful under water for several months and then just dies. So it is not a aquarium plant but rather a super Paludarium plant. It can survive a long time in this environment and is very useable. Our Fittonia is very used to humid surroundings. "
"The drawing on the leaf is very beautiful. Will remain beautiful under water for several months and then just dies. So it is not a aquarium plant but rather a super Paludarium plant. It can survive a long time in this environment and is very useable. Our Fittonia is very used to humid surroundings. "
Gratiola viscidula is a relatively new aquatic plant. This plant likes good and a lot of light. This plant is suitable for forming a carpet by regularly cutting the plant short. But also very beautiful as a foreground plant and as a plant in the middle.
"The broad, black, little lumpy brown leaves with purple bottom make this plant to have a striking appearance. Our pots contain several plants that can easily be planted next to each other. Very strong under water but still actually a Paludarium plant. "
"The narrow black and brown leaves with serrated edges and purple bottom make this plant to have a striking appearance. Our pots contain several plants that can easily be planted next to each other. Very strong under water but still actually a Paludarium plant."
"Decorative plant, easy to keep, which grows well in both soft as hard water. The plant has thin stems and even thinner leaves to give you a good look through. "
Very beautiful little plant with a striking light green colour and a special leaf shape. Very suitable to place in front of on a higher situated terrace. Make sure to tip it short!
"An easy, fast-growing plant that adjusts quickly to the circumstances. Also suitable for poorly lit aquariums. The fast-growing leaf deck will float on the surface of the water. Therefore this plant will create a lot of shadow! But when planted on the correct position, the roots that are growing downwards, are a lovely sight!"
"An easy fast-growing plant that adjusts quickly to the circumstances. Also suitable for poorly lit aquariums. The fast-growing leaf deck will float on the surface of the water. Therefore this plant will create a lot of shadow! But when planted on the correct position, the roots that are growing downwards, are a lovely sight! The leaf looks like a...
"The ultimate makeover. The above water shape is just green leaves, nothing special. The under water shape is an unique serrated leaf with a light green colour. Our plants are grown above water in a under water shape and therefore super beautiful and super strong. "
"This plant grows very slowly and has a deep dark blue almost black colour when under water. Or deep dark brown. If you have a aquarium with only this plant you will get a mysterious total with very little maintenance. A kind of dark wood which you don't dare to enter even though you want to."
Just as the nr. 209 Hygr. red-green this plant is also often supplied with small dried flowers. That is because they were grown above water therefore they were in an hurry to flower. Advantage is that there could be seeds on the little plants from which little plants can arise.
"Beautiful spiky plant with a very open structure. When you look at it, it is just a mini version of the Cyperus Helferi. The juncus repens really is a low-growing specie. "
Justicia Gendarussa is a rare stem plant that originated in Asia. This plant can grow up to 50 cm high and is therefore particularly suitable for the center and background of the aquarium.
"Lagenandra sp green" is excellent under water and its hard leaf makes it a good alternative to anubias. This plant will not be eaten by fish. This plant sometimes make side shoots. You can use them after six months as a foreground plant and then move it again to the middle or background of the aquarium. The leaves are long and narrow on a stem.
"It is nice that this plant is often green/brown in the shop and later becomes more red once under water. For example in Vietnam this plant is used as flavouring in food and as decoration on the plate. When a marsh plant is grown above water it will continue to flower at a very young age. You can find these flowers on the plant."
"This plant appears to be very small and fragile, but really it is very strong. The little plant will only grow a little in height but much more in width. It becomes a dense bush while it remains on in place. So it needs very little care. The leaves remain small in area and more and more leaves will appear. Ideal for aquascape and Nano cube."
"A very beautiful plant, but only for the experts! It really needs soft to medium-hard water and a lot of light. If this is available you will make a real picture with a small field of ludwigia arcuata! Our ludwigia arcuata can easily be split so you can make a small field from just 1 small pot!"
Ludwigia parigata is a beautiful stem plant. It has light green leaves with yellow lines. The stem has a red color. With the right amount of light, the color of the leaves turns more orange and red, when it is put in the aquarium. Just amazing. Also known as ludwigia guinea dark orange.
"A beautiful red plant that becomes more green with to much daylight in summer, but will quickly regain its intense red colour through the artificial light in the aquarium. Therefore it will need plenty of light, CO2 and sufficient nutrition! Its small leaf area ensures that this plant does not overpower other plants but it gives them space. "
"It is a very decorative plant that grows almost everywhere as long as it gets sufficient light. The plant is namely completely yellow. Once under water it will become more greener. As edible plant it is very decorative during its possible short life span. "
"The nice part of this plant are the mini leaves. When grown above water this plant will remain super low but under water it wants to grow upwards and can even become a background plant. So in the shop it appears to be a forefront plant because it was grown above water. By continuously pulling the shoots downwards and to plant them you can keep this plant...
Micosorum mini is a slow-growing plant, that stays really small. This plant is ideal for creating a green living back wall or a green carpet as foreground plant. Micosorum mini is very suitable for a small aquarium. Shrimps will remain visible with this plant too.
No, the smallest is the mini but this species produces beautiful long, very narrow leaves with a lovely drawing. At the bottom there are also little brown warts. These are the spores from which a new plant will occur that you can plant where ever you want. Very decorative.
Nomaphila stricta "kompakt" is very beautiful. This foreground plant needs lots of nutrients and good light. This plant is very nice, if planted in a group. This plant is particularly suitable for nano aquaristics, because it remains very small and compact.
"The Red Tiger Lotus exists in the whole of Africa. It grows both in small waters, lakes and fast running rivers. What is nice is that it has clearly two different leaf shapes both on the same plant: it actually produces two leaves. One grows straight to the water surface and becomes a very robust floating leaf. The other leaf does NOT grow toward the...
Very suitable for Terrarium, Paludarium or Vivarium. In a tropical aquarium it will survive for only a few weeks. It grows slowly and will stop to grow upwards at a certain moment. From then on the clod will only become thicker and it might occur that the plant will flower.
"Very suitable for Terrarium, Paludarium or Vivarium. In a tropical aquarium it will survive for only a few weeks. The Japonica has a beautiful dark green colour and long narrow leaf. It is not clearly present, but super strong and very beautiful for the contrast. "
"If you want to create a carpet in your paludarium or vivarium or even in a terrarium this plant is very suitable. It actually grows like grass. The lawn is getting wider but the advantage is that you do not have to mow or cut it. It does not grow in height. Just as the acorus pussilus it can survive under water in an aquarium for a few months. You can...
Very suitable for Terrarium, Paludarium or Vivarium. In a tropical aquarium it will survive for only a few weeks. It grows slowly and will stop to grow upwards at a certain moment. From then on the clod will only become thicker and it might occur that the plant will flower.
"An aquarium plant that grows really fast. Very strong under water and therefore easy to grown. With artificial light the green leaves from the nursery still get a slight reddish colouring on the leaves. Very decorative."
"This plant is also known as amoratia Aquatica. When it is young it looks like a normal green plant with a rosette shape. When it is a bit older and taller it will get lovely serrated leaves and that makes it special. It most resembles a hygr Difformis but grows slower and therefore easier to care for. It is a very strong plant with little demands. If you...
Rotala H'ra has small orange leaves and a creeping growth. This plant is very beautiful in a group in the foreground. Enough light, nutrients and CO2 promote creeping growth and the orange color of the leaves.
Rotala rotundifolia "Orange Juice" is a popular stem plant, which is extremely suitable for aquascaping. This plant is not very demanding and therefore very suitable for beginners. Depending on the light intensity, the leaves can turn a striking orange.
Rotala Yao Yai has more color than Rotala rotundifolia. This plant grows quickly and is suitable for beginners. The stem turns red and the leaves turn pink. Rotala Yao Yai is quite rare.
"This Sagittaria Platyphilla is a perfect centre plant for large aquarium. It looks a lot like a Vallisneria Gigantea only smaller. It is a grateful and strong plant, that can adjust well to different circumstances as long as the temperature remains below 24 degrees. It also likes a little extra nutrition. Often you see some discolouration with older...
"This plant will remain very nicely small when under water. With bright green leaves, almost like a lettuce. Above water it produces a lot of seeds. That is why growers also often grow it from seeds. It is an old-fashioned specie that certainly cannot be missed from our assortment!"
This plant will become very large when above water. We supply this plant as a compact plant grown above water. Under water you can keep the plant small by using its shoots that it forms under the soil. Every time a small baby plant will appear. A small plant produces little babies and a large plant produces large babies. It is an old-fashioned plant that...
Schismatoglottis prietoi resembles a small species of Anubias, but grows much faster. This plant can be planted in the ground or tied to a piece of hardscape.
"This is a green Mexican oak fern. This means it has a green appearance. It needs a lot of light and grows very fast. However it has a unique shape. A very beautiful plant for the expert!! Ideal to quickly discharge a lot of nutrients from the water by capturing the nutrients in the plant and then to harvest a part of the plant and discharge!! "
"This staurogyne is also a beautiful, fresh green, compact plant hat can be used as a forefront plant very well. If you tip the twigs that are growing upwards it will develop itself more and more in width. You can also attach it with glue to wood or rock. It produces many roots at the same time as leaf development. Therefore it need more nutrition than...
"A houseplant that is beautiful under water but not suitable. It will just die because it is not an under water plant but it is very popular. It is suitable for a Palidarium in a swampy area, here it will really flourish with its pink/red colour and compact slow growth."
Zosterella dubia is also known as Heteranthera dubia and Water stargrass. It is an undemanding plant that grows very fast. This plant has light green, grass like shaped leaves. It grows yellow, star shaped flowers.
"Is a strong green plant very suitable for a Paludarium. Can tolerate a swampy surrounding and does not need a lot of light. Is famous for its lovely white flowers. However needs its space but its beautiful wide leaves and dense plant build-up make it lovely to look at."
Known under the name Pogestemon Stellata. Is often green in the shop but undergoes a real makeover when under water. Changes from green to red and is fantastic! Our employee Stella has been named after this plant or was it the other way around?
"This is an uniform red plant that can easily grow under water but is known as a terrarium plant. Its leaf surface is small and it grown rather slowly. When it gets a lot of light a brown/red spot will appear on the leaf (extra beautiful)."
Acorus decorum is perfect for tanks with lower temperatures and terrariums with high humidity. This plant is demanding in terms of adaptation to the aquarium. Due to its height, it is perfect for the rear layout of any tank.
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Intended mainly for cultivation in paludaria and terrariums. It is difficult to adapt to the aquarium, but it is an attractive decoration for the overall appearance of the aquarium. Due to its height, it is recommended for a rear plan. It complements well in combination with other Acorus varieties
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The plant is easy to grow, especially in soft water and a regularly fertilized aquarium. It is easily propagated by shortening the twigs and replanting them in the substrate.
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Red variety of Althernantera colorata. They do not differ much from each other in terms of cultivation.
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The strong red color of the plant is its characteristic feature. Cultivation in high humidity is possible. It occurred naturally as a mud plant.
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Due to its intense cherry color, it is one of the most popular alternanther items.
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is one of the most popular species of the anubias family. It is an extremely hardy plant, easy to care for, even in limited light it will be able to grow and develop, although the process will be slowed down. Its leaves are heart-shaped with a pleasing, deep green color.
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The plant is found in subtropical and equatorial areas around the world. In the aquarium it is recommended to plant bacopes in groups, in front of or close to contrasting plants. These can be, for example: cabomba, marshmallow, cryptocoryne, limnophile. They can also be used to fill the back or sides of the aquarium.
A plant similar in requirements to anubias, very durable and highly decorative. Endemic, in nature it occurs only on the islands of Borneo. It has dark green pearl leaves. In the above-water form, it produces small white flowers. Perfect for both aquariums and terrariums. Appreciated by aquascaping specialists.
A plant similar in requirements to anubias, very durable and highly decorative. Endemic, in nature it occurs only on the islands of Borneo. It has dark green pearl leaves. In the above-water form, it produces small white flowers. Perfect for both aquariums and terrariums. Appreciated by aquascaping specialists.
One of the most popular Cryptocoryne varieties. The plant is easy to grow, does not need a lot of light. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Suitable for an aquarium where fish like to nibble leaves.
The plant is easy to grow, does not need a lot of light. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Suitable for an aquarium where fish like to nibble leaves.
This species lives in Southeast Asia. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Suitable for an aquarium where fish like to nibble leaves. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. Under natural conditions, it grows large and is a mud plant, in an aquarium it...
The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Suitable for an aquarium where fish like to nibble leaves. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system.
Colloquially known as a "compact" plant, it is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Suitable for an aquarium where fish like to nibble leaves. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system
One of the smallest varieties from the Cryptocoryne family. best for the foreground. The plant is hardy and well again difficult conditions. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. It looks great in groups of several cuttings.
The plant is easy to grow, does not need a lot of light. It is similar to the variety, the smallest of the Cryptocoryne family. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants.
Compared to other varieties from this family of plants, it is distinguished by a maroon color. The plant is easy to grow, does not need a lot of light. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants.
A well-known variety with the general characteristics of Cryptocoryna. The plant is easy to grow, does not need a lot of light. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants
It is distinguished by a characteristic brown color. The plant is easy to grow, does not need a lot of light. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Suitable for an aquarium where fish like to nibble leaves.
The plant is easy to grow, does not need a lot of light. Our seedlings have a strongly developed root system. The plant is hardy and well suited for foreground planting. It can be planted in hollows and in the company of taller plants. Suitable for an aquarium where fish like to nibble leaves.
This species is a cross between two other species: uruguayensis and portoalegrensis. The characteristic feature in this case is the spreading, which instead of growing typically leafy upwards, they also spread to the sides. Young plants are dark reddish-brown in color, and with maturation it is achieved.
Echinodorus (żabienice) "Correct". Their big great...
The "D'vall" species has slender, long leaves set on fairly short petioles. Initially, they are dark red, brown, and turn green with time, but retain dark spots. A very nice plant recommended for the center of the aquarium.Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means...
Echinodorusy are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan. Both beginner aquarists and experienced aquarists will find species that will be a suitable challenge for themselves. What's more, this plant is very easy to reproduce and has great...
This species is another cross that does not occur in nature. Its leaves are initially green, but with sufficiently intense lighting, they will start to turn an interesting pink-red color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for...
This species is very easy to care for, it does not have high requirements. Depending on the size of the tank, the plant can be a perfect complement to the middle or rear aquarium plan. Its long, olive green leaves become additionally folded under water.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Another perfect addition to your mid aquarium plan. The intense green leaves of this species are cut with dark veins. The relatively long stem is also dark in color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan. Both beginner aquarists and experienced aquarists will find a suitable species for themselves. What's more, this plant is very easy to reproduce and has great...
This species of anglerfish is very resistant to environmental conditions and easy to maintain. In the underwater form, its leaves take on a beautiful, dark red color, thanks to which this plant looks really impressive in the middle plan of the aquarium
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir....
This species of anglerfish is very resistant to environmental conditions and easy to maintain. In the underwater form, its leaves take on a beautiful, dark red color, thanks to which this plant looks really impressive in the middle plan of the aquarium
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir....
Monkfish "Regina" is another plant that is very easy to grow and pleasing to the eye. Its densely growing, large leaves in an underwater form take a dark red, brown color.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium...
Reiner's Felix is a hybrid species that is not found in nature. Under favorable conditions, it grows really tall, making it perfect for the center or back of the aquarium. It has intense green leaves, dotted with numerous red-brown spots.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great...
It is a low-maintenance plant that is very easy to grow. Long, quite narrow leaves on short stalks initially take a burgundy color, and with the passage of time they turn green, but retain maroon spots.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily...
Medium-sized monkfish, the leaves of which are intensely green and densely dotted with dark red spots. A very nice plant for the middle plan of the aquarium.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan. Both...
It is a variety of echinodorus "Rubin", retaining all the features of the original, but with narrower leaves.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan. Both beginner aquarists and experienced aquarists will find...
Medium-sized monkfish, perfect for the middle plan of the aquarium. Its young leaves take a maroon color, which turn green with time. They have very distinct veining.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium plan....
Medium-sized monkfish, perfect for planting alone in the middle of the aquarium. With proper lighting, its oblong leaves take on a bright red color, with a flame pattern.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every aquarium...
This variety grows very quickly. It has a light green color. Young leaves are pink while the older ones turn yellowish. Easy to grow, it goes well with plants with smaller leaves.
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that are easy to grow and fit practically in any reservoir. Their great diversity means that we can easily find a plant for every...
New in our offer. A very unusual plant for a monkfish, it has long, stiff leaves twisted in a spiral. This extraordinary appearance makes it a wonderful decoration and a beautiful addition to any aquarium. At the same time, it is not difficult to grow, so everyone can have this unique plant in their aquarium
Echinodorusy (żabienice) are mostly plants that...
Large, delicate leaves are characteristic of this subspecies. Under water, the plant produces beautiful green large leaves. It is easy to grow and appreciated by aquarists.
This plant is an alternative to the popular among aquarists Cabomba. It grows quickly, but it is difficult to reproduce. Limnophila is a photophilous plant, it requires good lighting for at least 12 hours a day. It can put out shoots above the water surface and develop leaves there
The species comes from Central America, it has small orange-green leaves. It is good for planting the sides of an aquarium and creating a background and contrast for other plants. It can be problematic in cultivation and requires proper care.
Terrarium plant with strong leaves, intended for terrariums. Works well in high humidity or semi-submersion. It does not require strong lighting. It is a beautiful decoration for the terrarium. It can reach up to 40 cm in height.
The plant has rounded leaves and an intense red color. The innervation system is brighter which gives a nice effect with good lighting of the plant. Popular with aquarists and terrarium owners.
The plant is easy to grow, has long, corrugated leaves of a strong purple color. In bright light, the color intensity increases and the plant brightens. Intended for breeding in a terrarium. In an aquarium it requires more attention.
A tall plant with a strong green color. Suitable for both the aquarium and terrarium. In water, it requires more attention and care because in nature this plant occurs mainly on the surface. It blooms white above the water level.
The plant is commonly called "Hypersensitive", it has strongly colored light pink, dark pink or green-white leaves. It stands out from other plants, mainly due to its coloration.
'Singapore', also "Blood Red Singapore", certainly has the most intense red colouring of all Rotala rotundifolia forms. Under the same conditions, Rotala rotundifolia 'Singapore' has a darker red shade than R. rotundifolia 'Colorata'. As with "normal" Rotala rotundifolia, the shoots grow mostly upright to ascending, in very strong light also more or less...
Laos Rotala
Rotala rotundifolia is widespread in Southeast Asia and has a high range of variation.The new variety originating from Laos is extremely decorative and very adaptable. The reddish brown stems contrast nicely with the light green to olive green leaves. Under intense lighting, the shoot tips may also turn slightly orange-red. Rotala rotundifolia...
Anubias barteri 'Kirin' is a captivating aquatic cultivar inspired by an Asian dragon. Its ovate dark green leaves with strongly wavy edges, measuring 3-4 cm, set it apart from other Anubias species. This slow-growing plant thrives in low-light conditions and is best attached to wood or rock in the aquarium. Avoid covering the rhizome to prevent rot and...
Anubias 'Pinto' is an exquisite selected cultivar of Anubias barteri. Its leaves, measuring 3-6 cm, showcase captivating patterns of white, light green, and dark green. These patterns can vary depending on the environment, and under certain conditions, the plant may develop entirely dark green leaves. Achieving the perfect balance of light is crucial as...
The Asiatic Rotala sp. ‘Green’ is very similar to Rotala rotundifolia, but its leaves remain fresh and bright green, even with intensive light. Stems becomes 40-50 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The plant forms many side shoots willingly and obtains a beautiful, bushy and "hanging" growth. Prune it frequently to maintain healthy growth. An ideal starter plant...
Rotala sp. 'Vietnam' is a fine-leaved, beautifully coloured stem plant. It is similar to Rotala wallichii; possibly it is also a form of this species. The stem is dark red like Rotala sp. 'Cambodia'. R. sp. 'Vietnam' differs from the latter two plants by having somewhat longer leaves, up to about 2.5 cm long. These have a lighter shade than in R. sp....
