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Aquarium plants are crucial for a fresh appearence of the aquarium. Aquarium plants bring color and vivacity. Above all the aquarium plants posess an amazing attractivaty and contribute to the overal health of the ecosystem.
Foreground plants are basicly aquarium plants that stay low. Combine different types of aquarium plants that provide contrast with each other in color, leave shape and height. This way a playful and interesting under water landscape can be created.
Aquarium plants for the mid-ground reach above the foreground plants and can be placed in front of the background plants. The midground can be covered with medium height plants or plant groups or solitairy plants on the Golden Ratio. Combine different types of plants with a contrast in leave shape, leave color and texture for maximum results.
Plants for the background will grow tall and serve as a mask for the background. Also with the background plants in the aquarium it is important to choose for contrasting plants with their neighbours. Look for contrast in leave color, shape, texture and height.
In Vitro aquarium plants are grown in a laboratory under steriel conditions. Tiny pieces of tissue plant material is placed on special gel to grow new healthy, algae free, pesticide free, snail free and germ free plants in a cup. One cup is richly filled with lots of young shoots, full of growth potention!
Plants on wood or stones are an asset to any aquarium. The plants have their roots attached to the wood or stone. No hassle with gluing or binding yourself, but a ready-made solution.
Mother plants are plants in SL pots and are extra large, robust aquarium plants. They fill up the aquarium instantly with luxuriance. Perfectly suited for larger aquarium for creating an astonishing impression!
Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' comes from South America and has a purple color on the underside of the leaves. This provides an effective contrast with many other green aquarium plants. Particularly when placed in a group.
Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig' is a beautiful aquarium plant with an intense pink color and the leaf veins are slightly lighter in color. This cultivar has a more compact growth and the stem does not grow as tall as other Alternanthera species.
Hygrophila angustifolia comes from South Asia and is a graceful aquarium plant that reaches a height of 25-60cm with leaves of 10cm long.
Hygrophila pinnatifida is native to India. A particularly beautiful aquarium plant that develops red, brown and green tones on the leaves. It grows at an average speed and reaches a height of 15-40 cm.
Available in Pot or Invitro
Hygrophila polysperma comes from Southeast Asia and is one of the easiest plants for the aquarium. The stems are 25-40 long with light green leaves of 4-8cm.
Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervig' is an easy-to-use aquarium plant of 20-40cm high with unique leaves on which the leaf veins have a pink color.
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta' comes from Thailand and is a fairly strong aquarium plant with a height of 15-40cm and leaves of 10-15cm long.
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' is a variant of the Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis'. However, it forms many more side shoots and quickly becomes a beautiful bunch. The stems can grow 15-40cm long and the leaves 7-12cm.
Available in Pot or In Vitro Cup
Limnophila aquatica is an incredibly beautiful aquarium plant from Southeast Asia with light green, very finely branched leaves. It grows quickly and reaches a height of 25-50cm and is about 15cm wide.
Limnophila hippuridoides is an aquarium plant from Asia with a beautiful appearance. The stems grow to 20-50cm high and 6-10cm wide. It is a simple aquarium plant that can adapt to different conditions.
Limnophila sessiliflora is an undemanding aquarium plant from Southeast Asia and also grows well in low light. Stems grow quickly and reach a height of up to 40cm.
Lindernia rotundifolia comes from Asia and grows there on sandy riverbeds. It is an undemanding aquarium plant that grows quickly and is a good plant for beginners.
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Ludwigia glandulosa comes from North America and is a beautiful, colorful aquarium plant. It grows slowly and becomes 15-40cm high and 5-12cm wide.
Ludwigia palustris can be found all over the world and as an aquarium plant it is redder in color and smaller than the well-known Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'. Each stem grows 10-30cm high and 2-4cm wide.
Available in Pot.
Ludwigia repens 'Rubin' is a variant of Ludwigia repens and has intense dark red leaves. This aquarium plant from North America grows to a height of 20-50cm and a width of 4-6cm.
Murdannia keisak is an aquarium plant from Asia where it grows in rice fields and looks very similar to bamboo. The stems grow straight up and at a high rate.
This Myriophyllum retains its beautiful green color in the aquarium, even at high light intensity. Each stem grows to about 2-3cm wide and branches easily, quickly creating a dense, lush forest.
Myriophyllum mattogrossense comes from Mato Grosso, Brazil near the Amazon River. It is a particularly decorative aquarium plant with brightly colored, feathery leaves and reddish stems that grow 30-60cm long.
Ammannia crassicaulis comes from Africa and is a beautiful, highly recommended aquarium plant, although it does require some light. The height is about 30-50cm.
Pogostemon erectus is a decorative plant for the central zone or background. This aquarium plant comes from India and has a special, bright green color, whose buds can even develop a warm glow under intensive lighting. The stems of 10-30cm and fresh plumes give a lively appearance to the aquarium.
Pogostemon stellata is found in Asia and Australia and is distinguished by its beautiful shape and color. Stems of this aquarium plant grow 20-60cm long and up to 10cm wide.
Proserpinaca palustris 'Cuba' is a characteristic aquarium plant that is easily recognized by its strongly serrated leaf edge. A plant with a high decorative value for the aquarium! The height of the stems varies between 10 and 40 cm.
Rotala 'Green' is related to the Rotala rotundifolia, but the leaves remain green in color, even under intensive lighting. It comes from Asia and the stems grow to a height of 40-50cm.