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Aquarium plants

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.

Subcategories

  • Foreground plants

    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.

  • Midground plants

    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.

  • Background plants

    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.

  • Floating plants
  • In Vitro plants

    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!

  • Ferns and mosses
    Moss in the aquarium has a very decorative value. Growing moss on wood makes it easy to create a natural atmosphere. Ferns also grow well when secured on wood. Various types of ferns and mosses are available for the aquarium that can grow well under water.
  • Plants on wood/rocks

    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

    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!

  • Plant Package
  • Terrarium plants

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  • Aegagropila linnaei
    €13.25
    from €10.60

    The Moss Ball Aegagropila linnaei is not a real plant, but a ball of algae of 3-10cm in size. In nature, the ball can be found in shallow waters where the water movement ensures that a ball is formed.

    3 pieces in blister pack

  • Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'
    €6.95
    from €6.26

    Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is a very popular aquarium plant due to its red color and is characterized by compact growth and slower growth rate. Ideal for a small aquarium or as a foreground plant in larger layouts.

  • Anubias barteri 'Mini Coin'
    €13.25
    from €11.93
    Anubias 'Mini Coin' is a variety of Anubias barteri found at the Tropica aquarium nursery in Denmark. The plant is one of the smallest Anubias, each leaf is smaller than a fingernail. It is just as easy to grow as other Anubias species, so it does not like bright light.
  • Anubias barteri var. nana
    Type: In Vitro Cup Pot
    €6.30
    from €5.04

    Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, decorative aquarium plant that grows well in a variety of conditions. It originally comes from Cameroon and grows to a size of about 5 to 10 cm. The rhizome also reaches a length of 10cm or more. Anubias grows slowly and the leaves last several years.

    Available in Pot and In Vitro cup

  • Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink'
    €4.35
    from €3.48

    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'
    €6.30
    from €5.04

    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.

  • Anubias barteri var. glabra
    €8.30
    from €6.64

    Anubias barteri var. glabra is native to West Africa. A beautiful aquarium plant with thin leaves of 10 to 20 cm long and with a dark green color.

  • Anubias 'Petite'
    €8.30
    from €6.64

    Anubias 'Petite' is a mutation of the Anubias nana and has even smaller leaves. This also grows very slowly and is not always easy to keep in good conditions. It remains smaller than 5cm and the rhizome grows to 10cm or longer.

  • Anubias barteri var. barteri
    €8.30
    from €6.64

    Anubias barteri var. barteri comes from West Africa and is an easy aquarium plant. It grows under the same conditions as Anubias barteri var. nana, but with leaves of 25 to 40 cm high.

  • Bacopa australis
    €4.35
    from €3.48

    Bacopa australis comes from Brazil and not from Australia as the name suggests. In the aquarium, stems of this plant grow to a height of about 10-30cm. Just like other Bacopa species, this one is also easy to care for in the aquarium.

  • Aponogeton crispus
    €8.30

    Aponogeton crispus comes from Sri Lanka and is a beautiful plant for the aquarium. The transparent, wavy, light green leaves are about 25-50cm long and the plant is 15-25cm wide.

  • Ceratophyllum demersum
    €8.30
    per container
  • Crinum calamistratum
    €13.25

    Crinum calamistratum comes from West Africa and is a particularly graceful aquarium plant with dark green, wavy leaves. These come from the tuber, are narrow and grow to a length of 40-120cm.

    Please inquire about availability

  • Bucephalandra 'Kedagang'
    Type: In Vitro Cup Pot
    €9.60

    Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' grows naturally on stones and wood in rivers and streams, similar to Anubias. The maintenance and growth also corresponds to that of Anubias species and can be tied to wood or stone.

    Supplied as an in-vitro cup or 5.5cm pot

  • Cryptocoryne crispatula
    Type: In Vitro Cup Pot
    €7.25
    from €5.80

    Cryptocoryne crispatula comes from southern Thailand where it grows in water that can be quite hard. The leaves of this aquarium plant are thin, corrugated and can grow 20-60cm long.

    Available in Pot or Invitro cup

  • Bucephalandra pygmaea 'Bukit Kelam'
    Type: In Vitro Cup Pot
    €8.30
    from €6.64

    Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green' grows naturally on stones and wood in rivers and streams, similar to Anubias. The maintenance and growth also corresponds to that of Anubias species and can be tied to wood or stone.

  • Bucephalandra sp. 'Red'
    €8.30
    from €6.64

    Bucephalandra sp. 'Red' grows naturally on stones and wood in rivers and streams, similar to Anubias. The maintenance and growth also corresponds to that of Anubias species and can be tied to wood or stone.

  • Cryptocoryne undulata 'Broad Leaf'
    €7.25
    from €5.80

    This variant of Cryptocoryne undulatus grows wild in the rivers of Sri Lanka. It is an easy plant and tolerates a wide range of aquarium conditions. The appearance of the aquarium plant will depend on these conditions.

  • Cryptocoryne usteriana
    €8.30
    from €6.64

    Cryptocoryne usteriana comes from Asia and is one of the larger species. The leaves grow 3-5cm wide and can easily reach 50cm long in the aquarium.

  • Cryptocoryne albida 'Brown'
    €6.30
    from €5.04

    Cryptocoryne albida 'Brown' comes from Asia and can be found in Thailand, among other places. A beautiful aquarium plant with narrow, red-brown leaves with dark markings and beautifully curled leaf edges up to 15 cm long.

    PLEASE NOTE: this plant is not always in stock at Tropica. Ordered before Monday, delivery on Friday or Saturday is not always possible, but it will be delivered as soon as available.

  • Cyperus helferi
    €6.30
    from €5.04

    Cyperus helferi comes from Thailand and is the first species to be used as an aquarium plant. The ribbon-shaped leaves are 20-35cm long and have a fresh green color.

  • Echinodorus 'Barthii'
    €8.30
    from €6.64

    Echinodorus 'Barthii' is a beautiful cultivar that makes a beautiful impression as a solitary in a large aquarium. The height of this aquarium plant is 25-50cm and also becomes 20-30cm wide. The leaf color varies from dark red to dark green.

  • Cryptocoryne parva
    Type: In Vitro Cup Pot
    €7.25
    from €5.80

    Cryptocoryne parva comes from Sri Lanka and is the smallest of the Cryptocoryne species. The leaves are spoon-shaped and fresh green in color with a length of 3-6 cm.

    Available in: pot or in vitro cup

  • Echinodorus grisebachii 'Bleherae'
    €5.20
    from €4.16

    Echinodorus bleheri is an easy aquarium plant that comes from South America. The leaves are light green and grow to 20-50cm long.