Echinodorus grisebachii Amazonicus - Narrow-leaved Amazon sword plant

Ludwigia ovalis invitro cup This plant, with a characteristic oval leaf oval leaf shape in orange-pink color, is easy to grow and an interesting addition to the aquarium. interesting addition to the aquarium. The leaves are slightly smaller than those of the popular Repens variety. Due to their rapid growth the clumps must be trimmed and thinned out regularly to prevent excessive growth. prevent excessive growth. The original shape of the leaf blade makes it an attractive addition to the plant composition in the aquarium. aquarium.To use this plant, remove it from the cup and rinse the gel. cup and rinse the gel thoroughly under running water. Then divide it into small clumps of 1-2 cm and plant them at short intervals. them at short intervals. As it grows, it will form a form a uniform group of adult plants.This plant comes from in vitro cultivation and is free from snails, parasites and algae. and algae. High-quality gel was used as a medium, so it will establish itself quickly establish itself in the aquarium. Light requirement: medium to intensive Optimum temperature: 10 to 28 °C Water values: soft to hard pH value: 4 to 7 CO2 and nutrients: recommended Propagation: cuttings

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.

Anubias Barteri Nana 'Petite' Anubias Barteri Nana 'Petite' is a very small, uniformly filigree Anubias variety. Selection has resulted in a miniature form that is ideal for nano aquariums.Difficulty of cultivation: easy Light requirement: low CO₂ requirement: low Height of the adult plant: up to 5 cm Growth slow Temperature: 20-30 °C Placement in aquarium: In the foreground Origin: cultivation 6 cm cup diameter Anubias barteri is a succulent green plant of the rhizome family, naturally native to the swamps of Cameroon and Nigeria, growing in fast-flowing waters. It can grow both under and above water. "Petite" is a selected cultivar of Anubias barteri. This species does not occur in nature in such a miniature form. Consistent selection by Singapore botanists has resulted in a delicate, compact version of Anubias barteri for nano-aquariums. The variety is rarely seen in the trade and represents a kind of rarity. The plant has a rhizome that forms roots that strongly entwine the area in which it is planted. It is therefore ideal for planting on roots or rocks, such as volcanic lava.The very decorative, tiny, heart-shaped leaves are stiff and fleshy, shiny on the surface and have a velvety texture on the underside. At the same time, they are very hard and stiff, so herbivorous fish are not interested in them. The height of this miniature plant is less than 5 cm. Therefore, it is well suited for the foreground. However, it can also be used for eye-catching trees in the background. Under good conditions, it can produce a delicate white flower. Anubias Barteri Nana 'Petite' can handle a variety of temperatures. It can thrive in cooler tanks as well as in warm, tropical aquariums with discus fish, for example. It likes water with a pH of 5.5-8.0, up to 15 ° dH. it prefers weak, diffuse lighting, reaching more like 0.3 W/l. In case of prolonged and intense lighting, it may become overgrown with algae. Therefore, it is advisable to plant it in darker or even shaded areas of the tank. The plant does not like neglected aquariums, it prefers water that is changed regularly and does not leave dirt on its leaves. It grows slowly, but forms a very attractive shape, especially when it grows in a group to form a green, decorative clump. It is very comfortable in tanks with low water levels and looks great in nano aquariums. Therefore, it is a popular plant for many aquascapers. With it can create very interesting miniature compositions. It also does well in aquariums with cichlids and other herbivorous fish. It is often used in shrimp tanks and nano aquariums for fighting fish. It does not require special care, it is enough to remove older leaves, which stimulates the rhizome to form offshoots. If you want to get new cuttings, you can divide the rhizome into 2-3 cm long sections from time to time. To attach the Anubias to roots or stones, it is enough to use very thin string, thread or special glue for fixing aquarium plants. Planting: The plant must be removed from the cup and thoroughly rinsed from the gel under running water. This is best done by placing the plant in a container of lukewarm water. Most of the gel will then fall off by itself.

Cryptocoryne usteriana - in vitro max. growth height - 70 cm Country of origin Philippines Suitability Perch aquarium, community aquarium Type Rosette plant family Araceae Genus Cryptocoryne Propagation Stolons Growth rate slow pH 6 - 8 Water hardness 7 - 21 °dh Notes   An impressive species of water trumpet is Cryptocoryne usteriana from the Philippines. Unlike many other water trumpet species, it grows permanently under water and is therefore not suitable for emersed cultivation in the greenhouse. Because of this fact, it is very rarely found in the trade. The bullous leaves grow up to 70 cm long, the leaf colour is bright medium green with a reddish underside. Under medium lighting, Cryptocoryne usteriana grows ideally in hard, alkaline water and is therefore ideal for cichlids from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. The plant still grows quite well even with low CO2 supply and is very undemanding to care for. It looks confusingly similar to the better-known Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia. Aquatic plants in vitro In vitro plants are cultivated in the laboratory under sterile conditions. They are delivered in a 7 cm, 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. How demanding each plant is can be easily identified at the top right corner of the packaging. Before planting, simply rinse off the nutrient medium and portion the plant.

Ceratopteris cornuta - Coarse-leaved horn fern max. growth height - 50 cm Country of origin Africa, Asia, North Australia Suitability Discus aquarium, community aquarium Type Fern Family Pteridaceae Genus Ceratopteris Propagation Adventive plants on the leaves Growth rate fast pH 6 - 8 Water hardness 10 - 30 °dh Notes Beginner's plant. Easy to care for An easy-to-care-for, delicate fern plant that is also often used in breeding aquariums. Labyrinth fish, for example, feel very much at home beneath the floating leaves on the water’s surface, where they can build their foam nests without any problems. The fern is quite easy to care for; stronger lighting and CO2 additions promote growth enormously and particularly robust fronds develop. Small seedlings can develop on the underside of the leaves above the water surface. These can be used for new planting in the substrate.

Anubias nana on stone (dwarf spear leaf on lava stone) The dwarf spear leaf is one of the most popular aquarium plants. This is an excellent foreground plant with very low requirements. The rhizome, a thickened shoot, must not be covered with substrate. It is best to tie the Anubias barteri nana to a stone or root. This is the best way for the plant to grow. It is not only suitable for community aquaria or nano cubes, but is also ideal for cichlids from Lake Malawi or Lake Tanganyika. The small Anubias barteri nana look beautiful and very decorative between these stone structures. max. growth height 5-10 cm / foreground Country of origin  West Africa Suitability Community aquarium, NanoCube and cichlid aquarium (cichlids) Type  Epiphyte Family  Araceae Genus  Anubias Propagation  Division of the rhizome Growth rate  slowly pH 5-9 Water hardness very soft to very hard Notes  Tie onto a stone or root

Echinodorus grisebachii Bleherae Amazonas - Sword Plant max. growth height 60 - 80 cm Country of origin Brazil Suitability Perch aquarium, discus aquariumCommunity aquarium Type Rosette plant family Alismataceae Genus Echinodorus Propagation Adventive plants on the flower stalk Growth rate fast pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 10 - 20 °dh Notes   The large Amazonas sword plant is perhaps the most popular plant in the aquarium hobby. Its leaves are 3–6 cm wider than those of the ‘amazonicus’ variety, and the height of up to 60 cm makes this species appear even more dominant. Mature clumps, some with more than 50 leaves, are a striking feature. However, the substrate must be at least 10 cm deep for the root system to develop properly. Combined with Helanthium species (dwarf Echinodorus), beautiful South American underwater landscapes can be created.

Echinodorus argentinensis Argentine frogspoon - XXL - mother plant max. growth height - 60 cm Country of origin Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Suitability Perch aquariumCommunity aquarium Type Rosette plant family Alismataceae Genus Echinodorus Propagation Adventive plants on the flower stalk Growth rate medium pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Notes Beginner plant The distribution of sword plants extends from the USA to Argentina. E. argentinensis is one of the larger species and requires sufficient space in an underwater landscape. It is very suitable for open aquaria, its strong leaves look decorative above water. With a little patience, flowering shoots with white flowers will also form. A nutrient-rich substrate and medium to good lighting are required.

Anubias barteri var. nana 'Gold'Dennerle A21.6 max. growth height 5 - 10 cm Country of origin Cultivated form Suitability Aquascaping, perch aquarium, community aquarium, NanoCube Type  Perennial plant Family Araceae Genus Anubias Propagation Lateral shoots on the rhizome Growth rate slow pH 5 - 9 Water hardness 0 - 30 °dh Notes Tie onto a stone or root Another and also new variety of the dwarf spear leaf is the 'Gold' variety. It was discovered in the normal cultivation stock in a nursery in Taiwan. After isolation, it took a few years until a stable stock was available. Its light green to golden yellow leaf colour clearly distinguishes it from other dark green Anubias species. The lighting should not be too weak here, otherwise the plants will become darker in leaf colour again.

Vallisneria australis Marble Marbled Giant Vallisneria max. growth height - 200 cm Country of origin Australia Suitability Perch aquarium, discus aquarium, community aquarium Type  Rosette plant Family Hydrocharitaceae Genus Vallisneria Propagation Stolons Growth rate medium pH 6 - 9 Water hardness 25 - 30 °dh Notes   The 'Marble' variety has a pronounced marbling or line pattern. However, its dark olive-green colour is only retained in good lighting. Cultivation requirements and care are the same as for the giant vallisneria. Planting tip: Like all giant vallisneria, V. australis 'Marble' loves moving water and should be planted close to the filter outflow, as it is often found in flowing water in its natural habitats.

/ max. growth height - 40 cm Country of origin Cultivated form Suitability Perch aquarium, community aquarium Type Rosette plant family Alismataceae Genus Echinodorus Propagation Adventive plants on the flower stalk Growth rate medium pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Notes   The name of this variety refers to the narrow, long leaves underwater. Added to this is a vivid pattern of markings, similar to that of a python snake. Under very good lighting, the youngest leaves take on an intense reddish hue. Nutrient-rich substrate and a good supply of CO2e allow the plants to thrive. Like most Echinodorus, the plant looks most impressive when kept as a solitary specimen. Maintenance involves simply removing older leaves and thinning out the plant.

Vallisneria australis Gigantea (Giant swamp spurge) max. growth height - 200 cm Country of origin Australia Suitability Perch aquarium, discus aquarium, community aquarium Type  Rosette plant family Hydrocharitaceae Genus Vallisneria Propagation Stolons Growth rate medium pH 6 - 9 Water hardness 25 - 30 °dh Notes   The giant vallisneria is a very variable aquatic plant that is native to Australia. Its long, narrow leaves can take on gigantic proportions in good conditions, and leaf lengths of up to 3 metres are not uncommon. The giant vallisneria is very popular in discus aquariums and aquariums for East African cichlids from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. These fish require harder water, which is problematic for many plants. Vallisneria australis 'Giganta', however, prefers these water values.