Tropica Bucephalandra (Kedagang) Potted Plant Lilaeopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a "lawn effect'' (4-7 cm tall) is only achieved at high light intensity. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed a few centimetres apart to help the plants grow together more quickly. Place in an open position without shading from other plants to ensure good light. Lilaeopsis brasiliensis can be used in garden ponds, and also tolerates low salt concentrations in brackish aquariums. Lilaeopsis brasiliensis Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Stolon Growth Rate: Slow - Compared to other plants Height: 3-5+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Tropica Helanthium bolivianum (Quadricostatus) Potted Plant Helanthium 'Quadricostatus' from South America has characteristic light green leaves 10-15 cm long which offer a great contrast to the darker aquarium plants. It is most beautiful when planted in groups, each rosette becoming 15-20 cm wide. Thrives well even at a rather low light. In good conditions, it produces runners which spread over the bottom. Very pale leaves are a sign of a shortage of micro-nutrients. There is some confusion about the name of this plant, and it has been sold as Echinodorus bolivianus var. magdalenensis. Helanthium bolivianum 'Quadricostatus' Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Rosulate Growth Rate: High - Compared to other plants Height: 10-15+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Tropica Anubias barteri (Kirin) Potted Plant Anubias barteri 'Kirin' is a captivating aquatic cultivar inspired by an Asian dragon. Its ovate dark green leaves with strongly wavy edges, measuring 3-4 cm, set it apart from other Anubias species. This slow-growing plant thrives in low-light conditions and is best attached to wood or rock in the aquarium. Avoid covering the rhizome to prevent rot and ensure its survival. Experience the magic of Anubias barteri 'Kirin' as it adds a touch of enchantment to your aquascape. Anubias barteri var. nana 'Kirin' Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Rhizomatous Origin: Cultivar Height: 3-5+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It creates horizontal side shoots and the top shoots should be pinched out in order to maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks.Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background. Intense lighting ensures compact growth due to the plant's slow to medium growth rate.Plant Information: Expert Level: Medium Type: Stem Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 15-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
This small rosulate plant will easily make a 5-10 cm high carpet when the light is good and the bottom layer nutritious.Even at an intense light level this variety remains fresh green unlike the usual, more reddish, Echinodorus tenellus.An easy and quite undemanding foreground plant.Plant Information: Expert Level: Medium Type: Carpeting Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 5-15cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
Tropica Limnophila hippuridoides Potted Plant Limnophila hippuridoides is originally from Asia and the stalks grow to be 20-50 cm high and 6-10 cm wide - often with beautiful outwards crooked shoot tips. A simple plant, able to adjust to various conditions. The leaves are green with a red-violet underside, and the whole leaf turns red-violet under ideal growth conditions. A vigorously growing plant that willingly creates new, solid shoots from the base. Thinning of the oldest and longest shoots is recommended, in order to make room for such new shoots. Replant the cut-offs, they will soon grow new roots. If either stem or leaves are damaged, a strong scent is emitted. Limnophila hippuridoides Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Stem Origin: Asia Height: 20-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Tropica Limnobium laevigatum 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
Aquarium plant from tissue culture in closed cup.
Limnobium laevigatum from South America is a decorative floating plant that is particularly suitable for open aquariums. 1-5 cm tall and leaves from 5-15 cm wide.
It is also good in traditional aquariums, because the fine, long and decorative roots provide protection to gouramies and other surface fish that like the roots of floating plants. If there are enough nutrients in the water and the light intensity is good, new leaves will appear above the water surface. It may become necessary to remove some to avoid that the plants beneath it still gets some light.
When the nutrient level in the water decreases, it will grow much slower which makes it a great indicator of the available nutrients.
Limnobium laevigatum Plant Information
Expert Level: Easy
Type: Floating Plant
Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
Height: 3-5+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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Gratiola viscidula originates from Northern America and is relatively new to the aquatic hobby. The somewhat "thorny" appearance of the submersed form makes it very distinct and easily recognizable. It is quite easy to grow and prefers good light.By regular trimming it can be kept very low, almost carpeting, but will also present itself well as a fore/mid-ground cushion-plant. Each stem is approximately 1-2 cm wide and can become 10+ cm tall.The stem willingly branches and spreads giving a very dense appearance to the plant. Plant Information: Expert Level: Medium Type: Stem Growth Rate: Slow - Compared to other plants Height: 3-10+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
Tropica Single Pot Lobelia cardinalis Plant
Overview
Live aquatic plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister packaging to go.
Lobelia cardinalis grows wild in Northern America. In the nursery this plant is cultivated in marshy conditions, forming dark-green leaves which are purple underneath.
In aquariums the leaves turn a beautiful shade of light-green, with stems 10-30 cm tall and 5-10 cm wide. Widely used in Dutch aquariums in so-called "plant streets''. In open aquariums it grows above the water surface, where it forms very beautiful scarlet flowers and the leaves regain their color.
Can be used in garden ponds.
Lobelia cardinalis Plant Information
Expert Level: Easy
Type: Stem
Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
Height: 20-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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Tropica Anubias barteri (Glabra) Potted Plant Anubias barteri var. glabra from West Africa is a beautiful plant with long, narrow leaves. 10-20 cm tall with a rhizome, from which the leaves develop, that grows 10-15 cm or larger. Very easy to grow since it thrives in almost any conditions, although high light intensity should be avoided. Place it instead in shady positions under larger plants. If planted in the bottom, do not cover the rhizome, it tends to rot. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish. Anubias barteri var. glabra used to be sold as Anubias afzelii, but the latter is actually a much larger species. Anubias barteri var. glabra Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Rhizomatous Origin: Africa Height: 10-15+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Tropica Nymphoides hydrophylla (Taiwan) 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
Nymphoides sp. grows in Asia and Africa - and this variant of the species originates from southern Taiwan. The rosette plant can become 15-25 cm tall and 10-15 cm wide.
This variant is characterized by many underwater leaves and the intense, light-green, transparent color of the plant. The plant is fast-growing and it is necessary to thin out the leaves (remove oldest leaves and surface leaves).
The plant is easy to care for under varying conditions, but for optimal growth it requires a lot of nourishment. The new plant grows from the plates of old leaves.
Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan' Plant Information
Expert Level: Easy
Type: Rhizomatous
Growth Rate: High - Compared to other plants
Height: 15-10+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' is suitable for small aquariums with a height from 10-15 cm and a roset from 8-15 cm wide.When grown in an open space the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom.Like most other Sri Lanka Cryptocorynes, it also grows well in hard water.Plant Information: Expert Level: Easy Type: Rosulate Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 10-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
This Myriophyllum keeps its bright, green colour even at very high light intensity.Every stem will only measure approximately 2-3 cm (1"), but it branches willingly and the plant quickly becomes dense and lush. Cutting down is often necessary to maintain the access to light and water flow. Its moderate growth makes Myriophyllum "Guyana" particularly adapted to nano tanks.Plant Information: Expert Level: Medium Type: Stem Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 10-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
Tropica Marsilea crenata 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
This small fern comes from Asia, where it often grows in rice fields. The leaves are tiny and rarely wider than 0.5cm.
It is a hardy plant that tolerates poor light conditions and high temperatures. However, improved conditions are beneficial to the plant. Planted in small bundles that spread with offshoots.
Creates a 1-3cm high and close carpet, well-anchored in the bottom layer.
Marsilea crenata Plant Information
Expert Level: Medium
Type: Carpeting
Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
Height: 3-10cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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Heteranthera zosterifolia from South America is an extremely beautiful plant which forms a lot of side shoots and thus quickly forms a bushy plant group. Stems can become 30-50 cm tall and 6-12 cm wide.In strong light growth is intensive, and the plant must be pruned before it becomes so compact that no light reaches the lower leaves.Water roots often form on the stem. In open aquariums it forms small blue flowers if some shoots are allowed to spread on the surface. Plant Information: Expert Level: Easy Type: Stem Growth Rate: High - Compared to other plants Height: 20-30cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
Tropica Ludwigia palustris (Green) Potted Plant This plant is a variation of Ludwigia palustris 'Super Red' and has the same form and needs as its parent. It is an easy and reliable stem plant. Each stalk grows 2-4 cm wide and 10-30+ cm high. The plant readily creates side shoots, and trimming increases the amount, making the plant even denser. The cut-off shoots quickly generate new roots when planted. An interesting effect can be created by planting 'Super Red' and 'Super Green' together in one group. The red and light green colors will enhance each other visually. Ludwigia palustris 'Green' Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Stem Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 10-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Tropica Spirodela polyrrhiza 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
Spirodela polyrrhiza, commonly known as Greater Duckweed, is a versatile floating plant that adds a natural, dynamic element to aquariums. It's small, round, green fronds float freely on the water's surface, creating a serene, pond-like appearance.
This plant is ideal for providing shade and shelter for fish, reducing light penetration, and helping to control algae growth.
Thriving in low to moderate lighting, Spirodela polyrrhiza is easy to care for and grows rapidly, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Its fast growth rate aids in nutrient absorption, contributing to improved water quality.
Regular thinning is recommended to prevent excessive coverage and ensure balanced light distribution to submerged plants.
Spirodela polyrrhiza Plant Information
Expert Level: Easy
Growth Rate: Fast - Compared to other plants
Height: 3-5+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
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Tropica Bolbitis heudelotii Potted Plant Bolbitis comes from West Africa, a fern with beautiful, transparent green leaves, 15-40 cm tall and wide. When planting, do not cover the rhizome because it will rot, and it is best to plant Bolbitis heudelotii on a root or stone. Keep the plant in position with fishing line until it has gained a hold. Easy to propagate by splitting the horizontal rhizome. Supply of CO2 will considerably enhance the growth, which is only optimal in soft, slightly acidic water. Bolbitis heudelotii Plant Information Expert Level: Medium Type: Rhizomatous Height: 15-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Tropica Cryptocoryne x willisii Potted Plant This Cryptocoryne from Sri Lanka used (mistakenly) to be called Cryptocoryne nevillii, but this is the name of a species that has never been used in aquariums. Like many other Cryptocorynes, not much happens the first month after planting. But then it starts to grow, and willingly produces plenty of runners which form a compact group. The plant becomes 7-20 cm tall, and each roset 7-15 cm wide. Cryptocoryne x willisii Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Rosulate Origin: Asia Height: 10-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in Japanese-inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant.A difficult plant demanding a lot of light. Grows upwards if light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it.When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimetres to help the plants grow together more quickly.CO2 addition and soft water promote growth significantly. Plant Information: Expert Level: Advanced Type: Carpeting Growth Rate: High - Compared to other plants Height: 3-5cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: High - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: High - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
The creeping growth of this stem-plant makes it highly attractive for creating carpets in the aquarium.The very small leaf size makes it an obvious choice for nano-tanks. Its fresh green colour compliments wood, rocks and other plants extraordinary well and has made the plant increasingly popular.The growth of Elatine hydropiper is quite similar to Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' and Glossostigma elatinoides but is considerably slower, making it easier to maintain.Plant Information: Expert Level: Advanced Type: Carpeting Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 3-5+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: High - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: High - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
Hemianthus micranthemoides from North America is a graceful plant whose small, arched leaves make it look like a miniature version of Egeria. It has a characteristic trailing growth in intensive light, so it can be used as a foreground plant (stems from 10-20 cm tall, 2-3 cm wide).A compact group of Hemianthus micranthemoides is very beautiful with its small, light-green leaves.In terrariums the plant forms a compact cushion. Used to be called Micranthemum micranthemoides.Plant Information: Expert Level: Advanced Type: General Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 5-15+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium- The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium -A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
Tropica Ranunculus inundatus 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
This species comes from Australia and becomes 5-10 cm tall. There are many species and variants of Ranunculus, which grow coarse and leggy in aquariums.
Ranunculus inundatus is characterized by its compact form and distinguished, deep-lying umbrellas. The plant forms many vertical runners with new plants and over time thick bottom coverage is formed.
Good lighting produces compact growth. Long leaves can be pruned.
Ranunculus inundatus Plant Information
Expert Level: Medium
Type: Stolon
Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
Height: 5-5+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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Tropica Hottonia palustris 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
The stem plant Hottonia from Asia and Europe is an unassuming and easy beginner plant. The many curved shoots with fanned and intensely light green leaves quickly create a close group. Each stem becomes 4-6 cm wide and 10-30 cm high. Frequent cutting of the long shoots ensures growth from the bottom of the plant, and maintains the close, bushy form.
The plant's wide form of growth makes it very suitable for the passage between very low and tall plants. The bright green color creates beautiful contrast and will enhance the shades of surrounding red plants.
Hottonia palustris Plant Information
Expert Level: Easy
Type: Stem
Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
Height: 10-20+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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Tropica Sagittaria subulata Potted Plant Sagittaria subulata from South America is an ideal, undemanding foreground plant whose short runners form a compact group. Place individual plants 2-4 cm apart. This plant may cause problems because in certain conditions it suddenly grows to a height of 50 cm when it grows older. But if it is then moved into the background it may become low again. In the aquarium, it sometimes sends a long flower stem to the surface, and small white flowers unfold just above the water surface. Sagittaria subulata Plant Information Expert Level: Easy Type: Stolon Origin: South America Height: 5-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium – The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: Tropica potted plants fall under our livestock shipping program.
'Araguaia' is a river system in Brazil and it is under this name that the plant has become known. There are many signs, however, that the plant is a Hygrophila lancea from Japan and Hong Kong. The stem becomes 10-20 cm tall and 6-15 cm wide. It has compact, tight-sitting leaves and grows branches easily.Pinching of the stems maintains a bushy look. The plant is reddish brown to purple in colour and is promoted by good growth conditions.The growth rate is average for a Hygrophila. Plant Information: Expert Level: Medium Type: Stem Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 10-20cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
Tropica Marsilea hirsuta 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
Marsilea hirsuta is a carpet-plant from Australia. A fascinating plant, usually delivered with leaves like a four-leaf clover.
After a transitional period it develops different types of leaves, possibly a low form with single leaves like a large Glossostigma, or alternatively develop two, three or four-lobed leaves varying in height (from 2-10 cm), depending on the growth conditions.
Whichever form the plant adopts, it forms runners and spreads rapidly round the aquarium.
Marsilea hirsuta Plant Information
Expert Level: Medium
Type: Carpeting
Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants
Height: 3-20cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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This plant was discovered by aquarists in Thailand, close to the border with Burma. It is called 'Downoi' (little star) in Thailand, and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm tall and wide).Pogostemon helferi is an unusual and distinctive aquatic plant with a compact habit, curly leaves and a strikingly beautiful green colour. With good light conditions and a substrate rich in nutrients Pogostemon helferi forms many side shoots, which develop small roots, and the plant rapidly forms an impressive carpet of foreground vegetation.Plant Information: Expert Level: Medium Type: Stem Growth Rate: Medium - Compared to other plants Height: 3-10+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium Light Demand: Medium - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon) CO2 Demand: Medium - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L IMPORTANT: While we do our best to ensure that your Tropica plants arrive to you safe and sound - they are only guaranteed to "arrive alive" if UPS Express, Expedited, or Canada Post Xpresspost or Priority shipping methods are chosen at checkout.
Tropica Bacopa caroliniana 1-2-Grow! Aquarium Plant
Overview
Bacopa caroliniana originates from US and has been used as an aquarium plant for many years. Stems become 10-30 cm long and 3-4 cm wide, branching willingly from the bottom. It has few demands and thus very convenient for beginners. Its slow growth rate makes it one of the few stem plants that do not need much attention. Like most stem plants, it is most decorative when planted in small groups. Easy to propagate by cuttings; take a side shoot and plant it in the bottom.
A bundle of stems or young plants gathered in an anchor. Remove the anchor and split into separate plants. Regarding stem plants, remove the leaves from the lowest 5 cm (2�). Remove any damaged leaves. Plant the individual plants with some distance into the bottom substrate. Roots will develop soon and the plant start growing.
Bacopa caroliniana Plant Information
Expert Level: Easy
Type: Stem
Growth Rate: Slow - Compared to other plants
Height: 10-30+cm - Average height of the plant after two months in the aquarium
Light Demand: Low - The average or medium light demand of an aquarium plant is 0.5 Watts/Liter (2 Watts/US Gallon)
CO2 Demand: Low - A medium need in CO2 is 6 - 14mg/L. A high demand for CO2 is approximately 15 - 25mg/L
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