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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Floating plants
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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!
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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.
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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!
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Plant Package
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Terrarium plants
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Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini'€6.95from €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.
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Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink'€4.35from €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.
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Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'€6.30from €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.
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Bolbitis heudelotii€8.30from €6.64
Bolbitis heudelotii comes from West Africa and is a very beautiful fern with transparent leaves. The leaves of this easy-to-use aquarium plant grow to a length of 15-40cm and can be attached to wood and stone.
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Cyperus helferi€6.30from €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.
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Echinodorus 'Red Diamond'€8.30from €6.64
Echinodorus 'Red Diamond' is a cultivar and probably a cross between Echinodorus horemanni 'Red' and Echinodorus 'Barthii'. The result is a hybrid aquarium plant with ruby red sword-shaped leaves of 15-20cm long.
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Helanthium tenellum 'Green'€6.95from €6.26
Helanthium tenellum, formerly Echinodorus tenellus, is the smallest variant of the Echinodorus species. This makes it ideal for a small aquarium. The plant spreads via suckers and eventually a beautiful, fresh green grass carpet will develop in the aquarium.
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Gratiola viscidula€6.95from €6.26
Gratiola viscidula is a fairly new plant species for the aquarium. We rarely encounter him in the aquarium hobby. The stems are quite robust and by regular pruning to the desired height, a dense forest can be formed over time.
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Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'€6.95from €6.26
Hygrophila 'Araguaia' is a special appearance in the aquarium. Adding CO2 and adequate fertilization ensure that this plant develops a characteristic color and has a very decorative value.
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Hygrophila pinnatifidaType: In Vitro Cup Pot€7.25from €5.80
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.
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Lilaeopsis brasiliensisType: In Vitro Cup Pot€6.95from €4.90
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a commonly used plant species to create a lawn in the aquarium. The aquarium plant is originally from South America and grows to a height of about 4 to 7 cm with plenty of lighting.
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Lilaeopsis mauritiana€6.30from €5.04
Lilaeopsis mauritiana is a Lilaeopsis species that needs less light than Lilaeopsis brasiliensis and also stays low (5-10cm). This aquarium plant was found in Mauritius in 1992 by Tropica founder Holger Windeløv.
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Lobelia cardinalis€5.20from €4.16
Lobelia cardinalis comes from North America and is ideal as an aquarium plant for creating so-called "streets". It grows to a height of 10-30cm.
Mini pot
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Ludwigia glandulosa€4.35from €3.48
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.
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Micranthemum umbrosum€6.30from €5.04
Micranthemum umbrosum is a beautiful aquarium plant from the USA with small round leaves and whose stems grow to a height of 10-25cm.
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Myriophyllum mattogrossenseType: In Vitro Cup Pot€6.30from €5.04
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.
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Ammannia crassicaulis€4.35from €3.48
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.
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Pogostemon deccanensis€6.95from €6.26
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.
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Pogostemon helferiType: In Vitro Cup Pot€7.25from €5.80
Pogostemon helferi was discovered by aquarium enthusiasts in Thailand, near the border with Burma. Here it is called 'Downoi' (little star) and it is easy to see why.
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Ranunculus inundatus€6.95from €6.26
Ranunculus inundatus is an aquarium plant that comes from Australia. It grows to a height of about 5 to 10 cm and is easily recognized by its palm-like leaves. This makes it ideal for creating a tropical atmosphere in the aquarium.
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Riccia Flutans€6.95from €6.26
Riccia flautans is originally a floating plant that can be found all over the world. This plant species has gained enormous popularity for the aquarium due to Takashi Amano. A special aquarium plant that gives an interesting and playful effect.
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Rotala indica 'Bonsai'€6.95from €6.26
Rotala 'Bonsai' is an aquarium plant with thick stems and round leaves. The buds turn yellow/red in good lighting. Suitable for a nano aquarium.
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Rotala rotundifolia 'Green'Type: In Vitro Cup€7.25from €5.80
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.
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Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' XL€17.25
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.
In XL pot
