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.
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.
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.
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. 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...
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...
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...
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...
Cabomba is a very popular aquarium plant from South America owing to its beautiful foliage. It reaches 30-80 cm and each stem can become 5-8 cm wide. 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...
Echinodorus bleheri from South America is undemanding and beautiful, and becomes 20-50 cm tall.
A nutritious bottom promotes growth, but the plant needs pruning to prevent it depriving plants underneath of light. Echinodorus bleheri does well even in poorly illuminated aquariums, as it grows towards the light.
It is a hardy and easy solitary plant for...
The cosmopolitan Egeria densa is a good plant for beginners, and its rapid growth helps create a balance in the aquarium from the start. Stems grows fast to 40-100 cm and becomes 2-4 cm wide. Egeria helps preventing algae because it absorbs a great number of nutrients from the water.
The growth rate depends largely on the amount of light and nutrition...
Hygrophila difformis from Asia is beautiful and undemanding stem plant.Stems becomes 20-30 cm tall and 6-12 cm wide. A plant for beginners, which will help create 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 micronutrients leads to pale...
Hygrophila corymbosa is an undemanding starter plant that originates from Asia. In the aquarium it will spread fast and create bright green, long and wide leaves.
It is a fast growing plant that must be pruned frequently. New shoots will spread from the stem and make the plant look bushier. The cuttings can be re-planted in the bottom of the aquarium...
Mayaca fluviatilis is a stem plant from South and Central America. The stem is extremely soft and flexible which, in addition to the very narrow, bright green leaves, gives the plant a light and graceful expression. It branches willingly and the rapid growth makes regular pruning necessary.This plant prefers soft, slightly acidic water, but it also...
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.
A bundle of stems or young plants gathered in an anchor. Remove the anchor...
Vallisneria sp. ‘Natans’ from Asia is a hardy plant for beginners. It has fine, narrow leaves (50-100 cm long, 1 cm wide) so it does not overshadow other plants much. Easy to propagate using its many runners.
A bundle of stems or young plants gathered in an anchor. Remove the anchor and split into separate plants. Regarding stem plants, remove the leaves...
Die Schwimmpflanze Ceratophyllum demersum 'Foxtail' wurde auf einer Expedition zum Rio Guapore, einem Grenzfluss zwischen Brasilien und Bolivien, in einem kleineren Nebenfluss in Bolivien gefunden. Ceratophyllum hat keine eigentlichen Wurzeln, kann aber trotzdem in die Bodenschicht eingepflanzt werden. Die Stengel können über 80 cm lang werden. 'Foxtail'...
Micranthemum umbrosum auf Gitter 9 x 11 cm.
Micranthemum umbrosum ist eine hübsche Pflanze aus den USA mit kleinen runden Blättern und eignet sich für kleine und große Aquarien. Die feinen Triebe werden nur 1-2 cm breit und bis 25 cm hoch.
Sie benötigt relativ viel Licht, eine Zugabe von CO2 fördert das Wachstum. Wenn die Pflanze erst einmal im Wuchs ist,...
"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. "
"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. "
Ceratophyllum (B2610) is a beautiful floating plant that does really well in a cold-water aquarium. The plant spreads lightly through the water and is very edible. It is very decorative for a lovely bowl of water. Certaophyllum does require a lot of light, but do not place it in the sun. It produces a lot of oxygen. Your fish will be very happy with this...
"This is also some kind of Elodea densa, but only thinner and need more warmth. It will do well at 15 degrees so therefore also very suitable for cold-water aquariums. Floating, hovering or planted in soil. It does not matter. The plant will always grow, produces oxygen and is very decorative. Will also do well in still standing water."
"The Asiatica is a bit shorter than the other vallisnerias, 20-30 cm. In the shop it often doesn't look beautiful, but it produces new leaves very quickly from its planting base and you can easily remove the old leavers afterwards. These old leaves have made quite a journey before they reached your water. Water basin in Indonesia, sink, worktop, fridge,...
The green leaves in the shop of the nursery will turn lovely yellow/green to weakly brown when under water.The roots look like a bunch of bananas and where the nutrient are kept and can all of a sudden rot away after a few months. But that does not matter.It will grow a lot slower then.If you want the floating leaves of this specie to appear, bring the...
