Aquarium Plants

Glossostigma Elatinoides

Glossostigma Elatinoides Care: Ultimate Guide

Glossostigma Elatinoides is a popular carpeting plant among aquascape enthusiasts. Originating from New Zealand, this short plant is ideal for foreground use in aquariums. Its tiny oblong leafs cluster along thin stalks which bunch together to provide solid covering across the aquarium substrate. With the right preparation, it can cover your tank with a thick …

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Brazilian Pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala)

Brazilian Pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala): Ultimate Care Guide

The Brazilian pennywort is easy to grow and keep in a tank. The plant can grow anywhere and does not develop an extensive root system. In fact, the Brazilian pennywort prefers to just float with its leaves growing immersed. It can even grow on sand and driftwood and does not require a nutrient-rich substrate. Therefore, you can just leave it at the surface of the water or anchor it to some part of the tank.

Limnophila Heterophylla

Limnophila Heterophylla: Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Beremi, Sarai Chat Scientific Name Limnophila Heterophylla Origin Southeast Asia Ease of Growing Steady Placement Background Height 4-12″ pH 6.0-7.5 Temperature 15 – 20 °C (60 – 70°F) Growth Rate Fast Propagation Trim and plant stems Light Requirement Medium to High CO2 Requirement Recommended If you are looking for an easy stem plant …

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Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides (Lawn Pennywort)

Hydrocotyle Sibthorpioides (Lawn Pennywort): Care Guide

Common Name(s) Lawn Pennywort, Lawn Marsh Pennywort, Dwarf Pennywort Scientific Name Hydrocótyle sibthorpioídes Origin Asia Ease of Growing Easy to Medium Placement Foreground Height 5-10″ pH 5-7 Temperature 50 – 86 °F(10 – 30°C) Growth Rate Moderate to Fast  Propagation Cut stem and replant Light Requirement Medium CO2 Requirement Required  A small plant native to …

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Pearl Moss (Plagiomnium Affine)

Pearl Moss (Plagiomnium Affine): Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Pearl Moss Scientific Name Plagiomnium affine Origin Europe Ease of Growing Easy Placement Attached to rock or wood Height 1.2-2” pH 5-8 Temperature 50 – 86 °F(10 – 30°C) Growth Rate Very Slow Propagation Split off daughter plants Light Requirement Low to Medium CO2 Requirement Low Pearl moss, otherwise known as plagiomnium affine, …

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Limnophila Aquatica

Limnophila Aquatica: The Ultimate Care Guide

Common Name(s) Giant Ambulia Scientific Name Limnophila aquatica Origin Sri Lanka, India, Asia Ease of Growing Easy Placement Background Height 9-20 inches pH 6.2 – 7.1 Temperature 24 – 27 °C (75.2 – 80.6°F) Growth Rate Moderate to High Propagation Cuttings Light Requirement Moderate to High CO2 Requirement Recommended Low Known as the Giant Ambulia, …

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Ludwigia Brevipes

Ludwigia Brevipes: The Ultimate Care Guide

The Ludwigia brevipe is easy to grow in an aquarium, as long as you are keeping an eye on the parameters of the aquarium. Things like lighting, water temperature, and pH levels can have a significant effect on the ludwigia brevipes’ health. It should be mentioned that before you buy anything, it is highly recommended that you plan out your aquarium before you get started. Doing this will save you time, money, and energy, as you will have a clearer understanding of how to properly introduce your ludwigia brevipe into your aquarium, but also how to care for it.