Common Name(s) Lawn Pennywort, Lawn Marsh Pennywort, Dwarf Pennywort Scientific Name Hydrocótyle sibthorpioídes Origin Asia Ease of Growing Easy to Medium Placement Foreground Height 5-10″ pH 5-7 Temperature 50 – 86 °F(10 – 30°C) Growth Rate Moderate to Fast Propagation Cut stem and replant Light Requirement Medium CO2 Requirement Required A small plant native to […]
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Common Name(s) Pearl Moss Scientific Name Plagiomnium affine Origin Europe Ease of Growing Easy Placement Attached to rock or wood Height 1.2-2” pH 5-8 Temperature 50 – 86 °F(10 – 30°C) Growth Rate Very Slow Propagation Split off daughter plants Light Requirement Low to Medium CO2 Requirement Low Pearl moss, otherwise known as plagiomnium affine,
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Often known as Dwarf hair grass, Eleocharis Acicularis is a popular and easy-to-grow carpeting plant often used by aquascape enthusiasts. Looking to achieve a thick mat of bright green growth across the bottom of your tank? Eleocharis Acicularis may be exactly what you’re looking for. While this plant is easy to grow, it can be
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Common Name(s) Giant Ambulia Scientific Name Limnophila aquatica Origin Sri Lanka, India, Asia Ease of Growing Easy Placement Background Height 9-20 inches pH 6.2 – 7.1 Temperature 24 – 27 °C (75.2 – 80.6°F) Growth Rate Moderate to High Propagation Cuttings Light Requirement Moderate to High CO2 Requirement Recommended Low Known as the Giant Ambulia,
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The Ludwigia brevipe is easy to grow in an aquarium, as long as you are keeping an eye on the parameters of the aquarium. Things like lighting, water temperature, and pH levels can have a significant effect on the ludwigia brevipes’ health. It should be mentioned that before you buy anything, it is highly recommended that you plan out your aquarium before you get started. Doing this will save you time, money, and energy, as you will have a clearer understanding of how to properly introduce your ludwigia brevipe into your aquarium, but also how to care for it.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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