| Description | Dwarf form of Alternanthera reineckii that grows low. Suitable for dutch and nano tanks.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Medium |
| Light Requirement |
- Very Bright |
| Plant Type |
- Stem |
| Forms a lush grassy carpet under very bright light, CO2 and adequate nutrients.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Bright |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
| Forms a lush grassy carpet under very bright light, CO2 and adequate nutrients.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Very Bright |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
| An undemanding midground plant with an unique shaped leaf which requires low light and low maintenance. Ideal for beginners.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Medium |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
On rock 5 X 5 cm - 1 unit | This low growing plant can be used as foreground or midground plant. Grows fast and bushy.
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| Plant Difficulty |
- Easy |
| Light Requirement |
- Medium |
| Plant Type |
- Rhizome |
| Requires bright light, CO2 and adequate nutrients to form a lush carpet.
MORE INFORMATION:
| Plant Difficulty |
- Medium |
| Light Requirement |
- Very Bright |
| Plant Type |
- Stem |
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| Content | Aquarium plant from tissue culture in closed cup.
This miniature version of the well-known Alternanthera is characterized by compact growth and a slower growth rate. It is particularly suitable for small aquariums or as a foreground plant in larger aquascapes. By careful trimming, it is possible to create a dense, red violet carpet of approximately 5 to 10 cm height. High light intensity and addition of CO2 improves the plants growth and overall appearance.
| Synonyms |
Alternanthera reineckii ''rosaefolia minor'' |
| Complete botanical name |
Alternanthéra reinéckii Briq. |
| Family |
Amaranthaceae |
| Genus |
Alternanthera |
| Difficulty |
medium |
| Colour |
red brown, crimson, reddish |
| Usage |
Accent (red), Midground, Nano tanks, Street (Dutch style), Foreground, group |
| Aquascaping |
well-branched, bushy, very colourful plant for accents |
| Height |
5 - 30cm |
| Width |
5 - 10cm |
| Growth |
medium |
| pH value |
5 - 7 |
| Temperature tolerance |
4 - 30°C |
| Carbonate hardness |
0 - 14°dKH |
| General hardness |
0 - 30°dGH |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants |
| Note: This version is a bit more compact and thinner than ordinary dwarf hair grass.
Quantity: 1 bunch( around 30-40 plants)
Origin: Japan
Plant positioning: Foreground
Light requirement: High
CO2 requirement: Medium
Plant difficulty level: Easy
Plant Propagation: plantlets
PLANTING AND CARE
- easy to care.
- Marine brackish water species also grow in freshwater.
- Place it in an area where a Moderate level of light is available.
- Fertilization enhances the growth of the plant in small time.
- Propagation is done by root runners
- good co2 increases the color and health of the plant.
| Note: This version is a bit more compact and thinner than ordinary dwarf hair grass.
Quantity: 1 bunch( around 30-40 plants)
Origin: Japan
Plant positioning: Foreground
Light requirement: High
CO2 requirement: Medium
Plant difficulty level: Easy
Plant Propagation: plantlets
PLANTING AND CARE
- easy to care.
- Marine brackish water species also grow in freshwater.
- Place it in an area where a Moderate level of light is available.
- Fertilization enhances the growth of the plant in small time.
- Propagation is done by root runners
- good co2 increases the color and health of the plant.
| Anubias barteri var. glabra is a medium-sized Anubias that comes from rainforest streams in West Africa. There are several different forms of the variety glabra with more or less elliptic to lanceolate leaves. It is also sold under the names Anubias minima and Anubias "Kruising".
The variety glabra is as as undemanding and robust as many other Anubias forms. It grows well as epiphyte on the hardscape as well as fixed to the substrate (don't bury the rhizome!). Its narrow, lanceolate leaves are an interesting contrast to other, rather broad-leaved Anubias forms.
Anubias barteri var. glabra is widely spread in West Africa, from Guinea to Gabun. The plant forms dense populations on river banks and rocks in and on forest rivulets, where they often share the same habitat with Bolbitis heudelotii and Crinum natans.
| Synonyms |
Anubias lanceolata N. E. Brown, Anubias minima Chevalier |
| Trader names |
Anubias "Kruising" |
| Complete botanical name |
Anúbias bárteri var. glábra N.E. Brown |
| Family |
Araceae |
| Genus |
Anubias |
| Difficulty |
very easy |
| Colour |
medium green, dark green |
| Usage |
Epiphyte (growing on hardscape), Cichlid proof plant, Midground, Nano tanks, Foreground, group |
| Height |
10 - 20cm |
| Width |
10 - 30cm |
| Growth |
very slow |
| pH value |
5 - 8 |
| Temperature tolerance |
12 - 30°C |
| Carbonate hardness |
0 - 15°dKH |
| General hardness |
0 - 30°dGH |
| Propagation |
Rhizomteilung, Splitting, cutting off daughter plants |
| Can grow emersed? |
yes |
| Cryptocoryne Tropica is a form of the popular cryptocoryne, Crypt Wendtii. This popular Crypt will display long, green/orange/bronze crinkled leaves when grown submerged. Photos show difference between submerged and emersed grown plants. Like other Crypts, it grows at a moderate rate and can be grown both submerged and emerged. Care is simple for cryptocoryne and is comparable to other low-light aquatic plant species such as Anubias, Bucephalandra and more.
Crypts propagate through runners, which can be cut and replanted into the substrate if desired. For good coverage, plant individual stems about one inch apart. Water trumpets can also be planted in bunches as long as all the roots have exposure to nutrients from the substrate.
Notes:
- Potted aquarium plants are kept submerged and are adapted to aquarium settings.
- Cryptocoryne prefer not to be moved once planted. If possible, do not move them!
- Do not make drastic changes to the aquarium. Unstable parameters will result in melt and rotting of the aquarium plant.
- Please be sure to remove this plant from its pot. Remove the cotton surrounding the roots and plant into a quality substrate.
- CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth.
- Unless noted, our aquarium plants are adapted to aquarium settings and will do best submerged. If this is not your goal, please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives.
Family Name: Araceae
Endemic To: Borneo
Leaves: 2-3”
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Low to Medium
Co2: Not necessary but recommended
Propagation: Cut by rhizome
Growth rate: Slow | Hemianthus Callitrichoides aka Dwarf Baby Tears or simply HC, is the epitome of carpet plants. This is one of the smallest aquatic plants available and just the right flora for creating that lush foreground seen in many stunning aquascapes. When grown in Iwagumi layouts, the vast fields of green can have a captivating effect on any audience.
This plant can grow submerged or emersed in dry start aquariums and Wabi Kusa. Because this plant is small with tiny roots, it can prove difficult to keep planted into the substrate. In this case, dry start can help by allowing time for the roots to anchor into the substrate before flooding the tank.
Although some have had success growing HC in smaller tanks using liquid carbon such as Excel, this species requires Co2 injection to truly thrive. It can be quite difficult to grow lush, thick carpets for sustained periods of time without Co2, and fertilization is recommended. To maintain a nice foreground
Family Name: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: North America, Cuba
Height: 1-2”
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Medium to Difficult
Light: Medium to High
Co2: Required
Propagation: Cut new growth along with roots
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast |
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