Cryptocoryne beckettii - Beckett's cryptocoryne

Nymphaea red - Red tiger lotus as a forcing tuber max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin Africa Suitability Discus aquarium, community aquarium Type family Nymphaeaceae genus Nymphaea Propagation Seeds, daughter plants from the tuber Growth rate fast pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Notes The Tiger Lotus is widespread in tropical Africa and colonizes a wide variety of waters there - temporary ponds and lakes on the one hand, but also flowing waters on the other. It has a tuber as a storage organ with strong floating leaves. The most beautiful thing about this plant, however, are the submerged juvenile leaves, which do not reach the surface of the water. Of the two color forms, the red tiger lotus is the most popular among aquarists; however, its green color form is rarely found in the trade. Tiger lotus are quite undemanding, older and larger leaves are always removed at the base of the tuber.

Anubias barteri var. glabraAnubias barteri var. glabra' or Anubias minima. This is a recommended species for aquaria with little light. Ideal for medium-sized tanks. The plant is easy to grow, does not require intensive fertilization and reproduces by dividing the rhizome. In vitro plant.Difficulty of cultivation: easyLight requirement: lowCO₂ requirement: lowHeight of the adult plant: 15-25 cmGrowth: slowTemperature: 20 - 22°CPlacement in the aquarium: Middle groundOrigin: AfricaCup diameter 6 cmAnubias Barteri Var. Glabra is a green plant from the Asteraceae family that is native to the swamps of Africa. It can grow both under water and in water. It can be found in the trade under the name Anubias minima. Unlike other Anubias, it is easy to plant in the substrate and has characteristic lanceolate leaves that grow up to 15 cm long. It can reach a height of 25 cm, but grows slowly so that it can also be cultivated in small aquariums. The plant has a rhizome from which roots grow that wrap tightly around the spot where it is planted , making it ideal for planting on roots or lava rock. It is suitable for a second or third planting Anubias thrives at different temperatures. It is suitable for cooler tanks as well as warm, tropical aquariums, e.g. with discus fish.It tolerates hard, soft, acidic and alkaline water. It prefers weak, diffuse lighting. It can become overgrown with algae under prolonged and intensive lighting. It is therefore advisable to plant it in darker or even shady areas of the aquarium.This plant does not like neglected aquaria and prefers the water to be changed regularly and no dirt to accumulate on its leavesIt grows slowly but forms a very attractive shape, especially in a group that forms a green, decorative clump. It feels very comfortable in tanks with a low water level and looks great in 'dachshund' type aquariums, where it creates the effect of an aesthetically pleasing tank. Thanks to it, we can create very interesting compositions. It is also well suited for aquariums with cichlids and other herbivorous fish It does not require special care, it is enough to remove older leaves, which stimulates the rhizome to form cuttings. If you want to obtain new cuttings, you can regularly divide the rhizome into 2-3 cm long sections. To attach the Anubias to roots or stones, a very thin string, thread or a special adhesive for attaching aquarium plants is sufficient. The in vitro culture of plants is carried out in tissue culture laboratoriesThanks to the sterile production conditions, the cuttings are free from snails, algae or pathogens.Planting:The plant must be removed from the cup and thoroughly rinsed of the gel under running waterThis is best done by placing the plant in a container of lukewarm water. Most of the gel will then fall off by itself.

Microsorum pteropus on root (Java fern on root) max. growth height up to 40cm Country of origin  Southeast Asia Suitability community aquarium, perch aquarium Type  Perennial plant family  Scrophulairiaceae Genus  Microsorum Propagation  Daughter plants from leaves and roots Growth rate  slowly pH 5-8 Water hardness very soft to hard Notes  

Cryptocoryne x purpurea max. growth height - 10 cm Country of origin Borneo Suitability Aquascaping, community aquarium and NanoCubes Type Rosette plant family Araceae Genus Cryptocoryne Propagation Stolons Growth rate slowly pH 5 - 7 Water hardness 2 - 8 °dh Notes somewhat more demanding Cryptocoryne x purpurea from South-East Asia is a rare aquatic chalice. It is a natural hybrid between Cryptocoryne griffithii and Cryptocoryne cordata. The type described here originates from Borneo with an unusual marbling of the leaf blades. Its growth is significantly slower than that of other known species of water calyx in the aquarium hobby. With a growth height of approx. 10 cm (previous cultivation experience in the aquarium), it remains relatively small in size and can therefore be used well in the foreground, depending on the size of the tank. As with all Cryptocorynes, a nutrient-rich substrate is very important, as many nutrients are absorbed via the roots.Aquatic plants in vitroIn vitro plants are cultivated in the laboratory under sterile conditions. They are supplied in a 7cm closed container. The small plants are completely free of algae and snails and can be planted directly. This product group is ideal for smaller aquariums and nano cubes as well as for modern aquascaping. You can easily see how demanding each plant is by looking at the top right-hand corner of the packaging. Before planting, simply rinse off the culture medium and portion out the plant

Hemianthus glomeratus (Ornamental pearlwort) formerly Micranthemum glomeratus max. growth height - 30 cm Country of origin North America (East Coast) Suitability NanoCube, aquascaping and community aquarium Type Stolons family Scrophulariaceae Genus Hemianthus Propagation Cuttings Growth rate medium pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 10 - 30 °dh Notes   This ornamental aquarium plant is native to the east coast of North America. There, the Hemianthus species grows on stony or muddy substrate along river courses. Its loose, upright growth and bright, light green colour give a fresh, spring-like impression. The plant can be easily shortened with the help of sharp scissors. After pruning, many new side shoots sprout and the plant looks more compact and dense. The combination of light green Hemianthus with red-leaved species such as Alternanthera is very rich in contrast.

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.