Hardy, colorful, and easy to propagate, Ludwigia Palustris is a popular aquarium plant which is ideal for midground planting in display tanks. This plant also grows emersed which gives you more planting choices including placement in paludariums. While it’s easy to grow it can be a challenge to achieve the vivid coloration it’s known for. …
Whorled Pennywort, Shield Pennywort, or Whorled Marshpennywort. Whatever name it’s called, Hydrocotyle Verticillata is an attactive creeping plant which is used in terrariums, paludariums, and aquariums for it’s clover-like appearance and robust growth. Native to North and South America, this plant is easy to grow. Its foliage grows in bunches with round leaves which have …
Often sold as Green Cabomba, Carolina Fanwort, or just Fanwort, Cabomba Caroliniana is a popular aquarium plant native to South America. Fast growing and hard to kill, it’s classified as an invasive species in many parts of the world. Its bushy growth makes it a great choice for a background plant in heavily aquascaped tanks. …
Native to Southeast Asia, Limnophila Aromatica often grows in flooded rice fields. Commonly used as a spice in certain regional dishes, it has a flavor reminiscent of lemon and cumin. Aquarium hobbyists like this plant for its robust growth and ability to tolerate frequent trimming. With enough light and nutrients this plant can grow surprisingly …
Ludwigia Sedioides, also known as the mosaic flower or false loosestrife, is an emergent aquatic perennial popular among owners for its beautiful red and green diamond-shaped rosettes.
Native to South American countries like Venezuela, Panama, Columbia, and Brazil, this plant grows best in warm, sunny, and humid conditions.
The Amazon Sword plant (Echinodorus grisebachii) is a freshwater aquarium plant that originates from South America. These easy-to-care-for plants are great for both beginner and experienced aquarists alike. It gets its name from its long, sword-like leaves that can grow up to two feet in length. The Amazon Sword is a popular choice for aquariums …
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Dwarf Sagittaria, Sagittaria Subulata, is a hardy, easy-to-grow grasslike plant. It is one of the most popular aquarium flora and is great for beginners. It can also be called the awl-leaf arrowhead or narrow-leaved arrowhead. Dwarf Sagittaria is native to the Atlantic coast of the United States from Massachusetts to Florida. It is also native …
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Staurogyne Repens is a hardy freshwater plant in the Acanthaceae family. There are approximately 2500 species in this plant family around the world. Staurogyne Repens originates from the Cristalino River in Mato Grosso in South America. It is a small river plant that grows between rocks on the shores of this fast-flowing river. Staurogyne Repens …
Cryptocoryne Wendtii, also known as Wendt’s water trumpet, is one of the most popular aquarium plants available today. Easy to grow and propagate, this species tolerates varying light levels and doesn’t need Co2 injection. One of the best aspects of this plant is the many color variations available: green, red, bronze, broadleaf, compact and more! …
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Utricularia Graminifolia, also known as Grassleaf Bladderwort is a carnivorous plant prized for its thick, grass-like foliage and intense green coloration. Often used as a foreground plant, it can grow to cover large areas of substrate. Difficult to care for, it needs soft water that is slightly acidic for best results. Although carnivorous, Utricularia Graminifolia …
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