XXL mother plant - Echinodorus argentinensis - Argentine frog spoon

Hygrophila corymbosa / Cherry Leaf - Giant Waterleaf max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin  Southeast Asia Suitability Discus aquarium Type  Stem plant Family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila Propagation Tip cutting Growth rate fast pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Notes  Beginner plant Hygrophila corymbosa is a widespread stem plant in Southeast Asia. There are some varieties that differ in leaf shape. Generally, the emergent leaves are considerably darker in colour than in the submerged stage. The giant waterleaf is a good beginner‘s plant for the background. Its rapid growth absorbs excess nutrients and thus deprives algae of their food source. As soon as the shoots reach the water surface, they should be cut back by half. A tiered arrangement of the stems is recommended.

Nesea sp. GoldNesea sp. "Gold" is a stem plant, with intense yellow to orange colors that is rare in aquarium plants. Growing difficulty: : medium, demandingLight requirement: mediumCO₂ requirement: mediumAdult plant height: 40-50 cmGrowth: mediumTemperature: 22-28°CPlacement in aquarium: third levelOrigin: AfricaCup diameter 6 cmNesea Crassicaulis Gold (Nesea sp. Gold) from Africa, a quite rare and very decorative plant with medium requirements and moderate growth rate.With sufficient light, it takes on colors ranging from bright yellow to intense orange. Nesea sp. Gold is not very demanding in terms of growing conditions. The yellow coloration of the leaves can be achieved even with moderately intense light. The stronger the lighting, the more the color shifts towards an orange tone. The plant can reach a height of up to 50 cm and is thus intended for the third level. However, it has a fairly moderate growth, so it does not require frequent pruning and with good care can be used as a foreground plant. Nesea sp. Gold needs CO₂ in gaseous form, but the carbon dioxide requirement is not too high and medium due to the growth rate is not too fast. It requires nutrient-rich water for optimal appearance. However, attention should be paid to potassium levels, as excess can cause deformation of the growth cones.It grows best at temperatures between 22 and 28 degrees Celsius. Since it prefers high temperatures, it is suitable for tanks with a population of extremely heat-loving fish. The undoubted advantage of this plant is the combination of a very unusual leaf color and low requirements. Nesea sp. Gold provides a good contrast with both green and red foliage plants, and the effect is relatively easy to achieve. It does not require a large amount of CO2. It likes soft and slightly acidic water, but can grow in other parameters as well. It needs good light, a nutrient-rich substrate, CO2 and adequate fertilization to achieve intense coloration. If you want to keep Nesea sp. Gold as a background plant, you should prune it regularly. This will not only keep it at the right height, but will also make it thicker and give it a striking appearance. After pruning, the plant will rejuvenate and the cut tops can be planted in the ground.Planting: Before planting, simply rinse the plants from the gel. Unlike plants kept in rockwool, partial drainage is not required..

Hygrophila corymbosa Kompakt / Short-stemmed Water Friend max. growth height - 15 cm Country of origin  Cultivated form Suitability NanoCube, aquascaping and community aquarium Type  Stem plant family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila Propagation Cuttings, side shoots Growth rate slow pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Notes   This growth form is probably the result of a mutation and is rather atypical for the Hygrophila genus due to its height. The stems are strongly compressed and the leaves sit close together in a compact form. Plants cultivated above water have deep dark green leaves, in the aquarium they are bright light green. It grows slowly, which is why it requires significantly less care than other Hygrophila species. It is well suited to the foreground. Its leaf shape makes it a nice change from other foreground plants.

Anubias barteri nana Dwarf spear leaf, multi-stemmed - XXL - Mother plant Dennerle A21 max. growth height 5 - 10 cm Country of origin West Africa Suitability Aquascaping, perch aquarium, community aquarium, NanoCubes Type Perennial plant family Araceae Genus Anubias Propagation Division of the rhizome Growth rate slow pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Hints Tie to a stone or root. Easy to care for and undemanding. The dwarf spear leaf, as it is known by its German trade name, is one of the most popular aquarium plants of all. It is an excellent foreground plant that requires very little care. When planting, attention must be paid to the rhizome. This thickened shoot must not be covered with substrate. The small Anubias grows best when tied up on stones and roots (see Mbuna trees on page 78). The dwarf spear leaves are very often used for cichlids from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. Here they look particularly decorative between the stone structures.

Hygrophila pinnatifida - aquarium plant from India max. growth height - 40 cm Country of origin India Suitability Aquascaping, community aquarium, NanoCube Type Stem plant Family Acanthaceae Genus Hygrophila Propagation Side shoots Growth rate medium pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 5 - 12 °dh Notes  Can also grow on stones or roots, which is rather untypical for a stem plant. A new species from India with an unusual character. It has only been on the market for a few years and is increasingly being planted in fascinating landscapes. On the one hand, its leaves are very attractive, ranging from rusty brown to olive green, on the other hand, the leaf shape is beautifully pinnately divided. In combination with simply shaped plants, the expression of this ornamental leaf shape is intensified. Another special feature is the ability to grow on stones and roots – completely atypical for a stem plant.

Cryptocoryne wendtii C 421 -Medium sized, brown calyx max. growth height 10 - 15 cm Country of origin Sri Lanka Suitability NanoCube Type Rosette plant family Araceae Genus Cryptocoryne Propagation Stolons Growth rate slow pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Notes Easy to care for and grows well. Another variety of the C. wendtii group is our C421, a medium-sized, brown water calyx that grows very well and is easy to care for. Its above-water leaves are rust-brown, in the submerged stage the leaves are chocolate brown. Planting tip: Water calyxes remain particularly small and compact when grown in a clay pot. This is pressed directly into the substrate. The small volume in the root area keeps the plants smaller - creating a bonsai effect.

Echinodorus grisebachii Amazonicus Narrow-leaved Amazonian sword plant max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin Brazil Suitability Perch aquariumCommunity aquarium Type Rosette plant Family Alismataceae Genus Echinodorus Propagation Adventive plants on the flower stalk Growth rate fast pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Notes   This sword plant is native to the Amazon region in Brazil. It is also known as the "narrow-leaved Amazonas sword plant", is very vigorous and can be kept in aquaria from 200 litres. The submerged leaves are 2-3 cm wide and bottle green. This species is particularly suitable for South American plantings with angelfish or discus fish in combination with other Echinodorus species. An open, bright location promotes vigorous growth and the formation of inflorescences with adventitious plants.