Family: Asteraceae Range and localities: North, Central and South America: southeastern USA (Texas to North Carolina) to ParaguayWidth: 4 - 5 cmAquarium suitability: yesUsage: Background, MidgroundDifficulty: mediumGrowth: mediumLight: medium to high Temperature tolerance: 18 to 30 °CNitrate (NO3-):..
Family Name: AraceaePlant Form: RhizomePlacement: Fore/Mid-groundMax Size: Height 5-15 cm (2-6 inches)Planting: Do not bury rhizome in substrate. Best tied to hardscape or anchor the fine roots under a rockFlowers: White calla lily shaped flowers, about 1 inchPropagation: Rhizome divisionGrowth Rate..
Hardiness: EasyLight Needs: MediumPlant Structure: RosetteFamily: AlismataceaeGenus: EchinodorusSize: 5-15cm (2-6 inch)Growth Rate: MediumCan Be Grown Emersed: YesEchinodorus parviflorus is a sword plant which is native to South America. The 'Tropica' cultivar of this species closely resembles the w..
Hardiness: EasyLight Needs: MediumPlant Structure: RosetteFamily: AlismataceaeGenus: EchinodorusSize: 5-15cm (2-6 inch)Growth Rate: MediumCan Be Grown Emersed: YesEchinodorus parviflorus is a sword plant which is native to South America. The 'Tropica' cultivar of this species closely resembles the w..
Type: Bulb/onion Origin: Asia Growth rate: High Height: 15 - 30+ Light: medium to high Temperature tolerance: 15 to 32 °COptimum temperature: 20 to 28 °CCarbonate hardness: 0 to 21 °dKHpH value: 5 to 8 Carbon ..
Family: AcanthaceaeRange and localities: probably northeastern India (Bihar)Aquarium suitability: yesDifficulty: mediumGrowth: fastLight: medium to high Temperature tolerance: 20 to 30 °COptimum temperature: 22 to 28 °CCarbonate hardness: 0 to 12 °dKHpH value: 5 to 7.5 Carbon dioxide (CO2): 10 to 40..
Type: Stolon Origin: Asia Growth rate: High Height: 20 - 30+ Light demand: Low CO2: LowVallisneria sp. Gigantea from Asia is an easy plant that grows fast, suitable for large aquariums. In most aquariums the le..
Alternanthera Reineckii Lilacina originates from South America. It requires medium to high lighting and CO2 infusion to grow well. Plenty of nutrient dosing will ensure bright and vibrant leaf colours. Best planted in groups.Synonyms : Alternanthera Reineckii PurpleGenus : AlternantheraFamily : Amar..
Common names: Sessile Joyweed, Mukunu-Wenna, Purple MintMajor group (unranked): Seed plants: Flowering plants (Angiosperms)Order: CaryophyllalesFamily: AmaranthaceaeGenus: AlternantheraAlternanthera
sessilis is found in many tropical and subtropical regions of the earth
in moist to wet disturbed..
Hardiness: ModerateLight Needs: HighPlant Structure: StemFamily: LythraceaeGenus: AmmanniaRegion: AfricaLocation: West AfricaSize: Stem width: 12-20cm (5-8Growth Rate: FastCan Be Grown Emerged: YesAmmannia gracilis, first introduced into the hobby by aquarist P.J. Bussink who brought it with him fro..
Common Name: Ammania senegalensis “red”Family: LythraceaeGenus: AmmanniaOrigins: East tropical AfricaDifficulty: MediumGrowth Rate: MediumLight: Medium – highPlacement: Mid – back groundRequirements: Temps-53.6 to 86F, PH 5.5 to 9.0!In order to achieve strong shoots the substrate should be nutrient ..