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Anubias gracilis
Bacopa caroliniana
Bacopa 'Compact'
Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green'
Cabomba caroliniana
Cardamine lyrata
Crinum calamistratum
Crinum thaianum
Cryptocoryne crispatula
Cryptocoryne usteriana
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Cryptocoryne x willisii
Echinodorus 'Barthii'
The Echinodorus ‘Barthii’ is a 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 micro-nutrients in the aquarium. A nutritious bottom
and CO2 addition promote growth. This plant takes a lot of
light from plants underneath, so it must be pruned
occasionally.
Echinodorus 'Bleherae'
Echinodorus 'Ozelot'
Echinodorus 'Ozelot' is a decorative hybrid between Echinodorus schluteri 'Leopard' and
Echinodorus ‘Barthii’ and grows 20-50 cm tall with a 20-40 cm wide rosette. Its the black spots on
the red-brown leaves that have given this plant the name 'Ozelot'. The spots are darkest on the
youngest leaves, and it retains its spots even at low light intensity. It is an undemanding, good
plant for beginners.
Echinodorus quadricostatus
Echinodorus 'Reni'
Echinodorus 'Rosé'
This beautiful plant grows to 25-40 cm tall and 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 Echinodorus 'Rosé' is undemanding and thus an excellent plant for beginners.
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. It helps preventing
algae because it absorbs a great number of nutrients from
the water. The plant secretes antibiotic substances which can
help prevent blue-green algae. The growth rate depends
largely on the amount of light and nutrition available. Growth
does not stop in unfavourable conditions, but the plant turns
light in colour and the tendrils grow thin.
Eichhornia crassipes
Eleocharis parvula
A low-growing Eleocharis that forms runners close to the parent plant. It is prettiest planted in
small bunches quite close to each other, which will gradually form a solid mass of plants. An ideal
foreground plant, equally suited to large and small tanks.
Eleocharis
Fontinalis antipyretica
Helanthium 'Quadricostatus'
This plant is most beautiful when planted in groups, becoming 15-20 cm wide. In good conditions
it produces runners which spread over the bottom. Very light leaves are a sign of a shortage of
micro-nutrients.
Heteranthera zosterifolia
This plant forms a lot of side shoots and thus quickly forms a bushy plant
group. Stems can become 30-50 cm tall and 6-12 cm wide. In strong light
growth is intensive, and the plant must be pruned before it becomes so
compact that no light reaches the lower leaves. Water roots often form on the
stem. In open aquariums it forms small blue flowers if some shoots are
allowed to spread on the surface.
Hottonia palustris
Easy beginner plant. The many curved shoots with fanned and
light green leaves quickly create a close group. Each stalk
becomes 4-6cm wide and 10-30cm high. Frequent cutting of the
long shoots ensures growth from the bottom of the plant, and
maintains the close, bushy form.
Hygrophila corymbosa
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 where new
roots form quickly.
Hygrophila difformis
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Stems becomes 20-30 cm tall and 6-12 cm wide. A plant for
beginners, it helps prevent algae because the plant absorbs
a great number of nutrients from the water. The shortage of
micronutrients leads to pale leaves, which may be an
indication that the aquarium needs fertiliser.
Hygrophila polysperma
Hygrophila 'Siamensis'
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis
Can grow very compact, but carpeting is only achieved at high light. When planting in the
aquarium small clumps 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 ensure
good light. It can be used in garden ponds, and also tolerates low salt concentrations in brackish
aquariums.
Limnobium laevigatum
Limnophila sessiliflora
Lindernia rotundifolia
It grows on sandy banks along streams in Asia. The plant is undemanding and the stems with
marbled leaves quickly form compact groups. Lindernia rotundifolia is suitable both for
background and as a solitary mid-ground plant with leaves growing tightly from top to bottom. A
good starter plant that thrives under most conditions.
Lobelia cardinalis
In tanks the leaves turn light-green, with stems 10-30 cm tall and 5-10
cm wide. It needs intensive light to thrive. In open aquariums it grows
above the water surface, where it forms very beautiful scarlet flowers
and the leaves regain their colour. Can be used in garden ponds .
Ludwigia palustris
This plant turns red easier and is smaller than the well-known
Ludwigia repens ’Rubin’.
Each stalk becomes 2-4cm wide and 10-30cm high. The plant
creates side shoots, but cutting increases the amount and leaves
the plant even closer. The cut-off shoots can be replanted and they
quickly generate new roots. The plant becomes intensely red and
grows better, when placed in light and with added CO2.
Microsorum pteropus
A narrow leaf variety, 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
to roots and stones,Its also suitable for smaller aquariums.
Monosolenium tenerum
Murdannia keisak
This 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 thin out the leaves (remove
oldest leaves and surface leaves). The plant is easy to care for
under varying conditions, but for optimal growth it requires a lot of
ferts. The new plant grows from the plates of old leaves.
Penthorum sedoides
Very dense and compact stem plant, low maintenance and easy
cultivation. The light green, slightly serrated and dense leaves,
combined with plenty of side shoots and an creeping growth,
make this plant extremely attractive. Very suitable for the middle
and front areas of the aquarium. The plant grows upright and is
less compact in case of reduced CO2 and poor light conditions.
Pistia stratiotes
Potamogeton gayi
Rotala rotundifolia
This plant has long, thin leaves (2-3 cm wide) and 15-30 long stems.
Unlike other Rotala species it is relatively undemanding, although it
needs good light to produce red leaves. It forms side shoots,
becoming compact and bushy. This also means that it is hard for light
to reach the lower leaves, so the plant should be pruned frequently.
Sagittaria subulata
A floating fern, 1-3 cm, that grows quickly if there is sufficient nutrition and
light. Light leaves are a sign of a shortage of micronutrients. It tends to
shade light from the plants at the bottom. Salvinia varieties have small
hairs on their leaves, making them water resistant. Helps prevent algae
by shading parts of the aquarium and using nutrients in the water. Grows
very big in the wild and in optimum conditions
Staurogyne repens
Taxiphyllum Barbieri
A hardy plant which makes few demands on the water or light. The moss
becomes 3-10 cm thick and grows willingly on any surface, so it is ideal
for decorating stones and tree roots or concealing installations in the
aquarium. Attach the plant with a piece of fishing line or cotton thread
until it has gained a hold on the décor. It can be pruned with scissors. In
breeding aquariums Taxiphyllum barbieri is a great hiding place for fry.
Taxiphyllum 'Spiky'
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 propagates via runners.
Vallisneria sp. Gigantea from Asia is an easy plant that grows fast,
suitable for large tanks. 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
herbivorous fish.
Vallisneria sp. ‘Natans’ 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.
Vallisneria nana
This 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 make it suitable for small
aquariums, and the leaves are also narrow so they do not overshadow smaller plants. Forms
runners easily, and is easy to propagate.