Limnophila Aromatica is a beautiful plant perennial plant that can display a wide array of different colors ranging from green to red to pink. The thin and pointy leaves grow in opposite pairs along the whole length of the stem. It can grow beautiful pink or purple flowers. If pruned frequently, this plant will branch out and provide a bushy filler for the mid- or background of your tank.
This is an easy plant but to get the desirable bright red color, you must provide high lighting and nutrient levels. High iron content will bring out more red tones in the plant. CO2 injection is not required for the cultivation of this plant, but can help it grow more robustly. The plant can be grown submersed or emersed.
pH: 6.5-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Moderate to High
Co2: Required
Propagation: Cuttings
Growth Rate: Medium
Persicaria hydropiper is a unique, fast-growing stem like plant that can be added to emersed sections of your aquascape. It produces vivid green and red colors that work great in paludariums given its fast, marginal growth in natural settings. It can adapt to submerged conditions where its leaves become softer and may produce green and pink tones. Persicaria is a good option for aquarium hobbyists or plant enthusiasts in search of a unique plant that can be grown many different ways. It's a fast grower and will need to be pruned on occasion!
Myriophyllum Guyana is an uncommon beginners plant with soft, needle-like leaves. It grows in a dense bush, making it a great addition as a midground or background plant.
pH: 6.0-7.0
Care: Easy
Light: Medium to High
Co2: Recommended
Propagation: Cut stem and replant
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast
Echinodorus Marble Queen is a rare type of Amazon Sword which green leaves with white markings throughout. Like most swords, they should be planted directly into the substrate. When using inert substrates such as sand or gravel, it is important to supplement the plants with root tabs as Echinodorus are heavy root feeders. The plant can be grown both emersed and submerged and often times, new leaves can grow to the top above the water line. Overall, this plant is easy and undemanding and very suitable for larger tanks.
Height: 6cm
pH: 6-7.5
Care: Easy
Light: Low
Co2: Not Required
Propagation: Separate new plantlets from the root
Growth rate: Slow to Moderate
Formally known as Hemianthus Callitrichoides, Micranthemum Callitrichoides 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.
Dwarf Baby Tears or HC 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
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
