Staurogyne Repens (Creeping Staurogyne)

Saggitaria subulata - InVitro Sagittaria subulata is a versatile and easy-care aquarium plant that creates a harmonious overall picture both in the foreground and in the middle ground. With its narrow, grass-like leaves, it forms dense, natural carpets and brings lively structure to any aquarium. Under optimal conditions, the plant spreads via runners and quickly creates a dense growth. Depending on the placement and light conditions, it can vary its growth height - from low ground cover to taller, decorative accents in the background. The occasional flowering is particularly attractive in optimal conditions: Delicate, small flowers can appear above the surface of the water, adding an unusual touch to the aquarium. Advantages at a glance: Undemanding aquatic plant for beginners and professionals Forms dense lawns through natural runners Flexible growth height depending on location and care Can develop decorative flowers above the water surface Supplied free from snails, algae and parasites Product details: Name: Sagittaria subulataPlanting location: Foreground - middle groundOrigin: South America Growth: FastHeight: Up to 30 cm, depending on conditionsLight requirement: Medium to high CO₂ supply: not essential, but beneficial Propagation: by stolons, divisionDelivery form: InVitro (sterile packaging) Manufacturer: Aqua art

🌱 Eleocharis parvula 'Mini' - Fine grass carpet for the foreground Ultra-compact ground cover for detailed aquascapes Eleocharis parvula 'Mini' from Aqua Art is a particularly low-growing variant of the well-known turf grass plant. It is ideal for nano aquariums and natural aquariums where a fine, even grass lawn is desired in the foreground. Due to its low height, the view of other design elements such as stones or wood is retained - ideal for modern Iwagumi layouts. As an in vitro plant, it is free from algae, pesticides and snails, making it ideal for sensitive aquarium inhabitants such as shrimps. ✅ Advantages at a glance Particularly compact & low growth Ideal for nano aquariums and foreground layouts Forms a dense, light green carpet of grass InVitro - sterile & shrimp-safe Easy to care for with CO₂ and light supply Perfect for Iwagumi and natural aquariums 📋 Product details Name: Eleocharis parvula 'Mini' Type: Ground cover / foreground plant Growth height: approx. 2-5 cm Light requirement: medium to high CO₂ supply: recommended Growth: medium Propagation: via runners Delivery form: In vitro cup (sterile) Manufacturer: Aqua Art 💡 Zoo Roco tip Divide the in-vitro cup into small portions and place them in nutrient-rich soil at regular intervals - this way Eleocharis 'Mini' grows together to form a dense, natural-looking carpet. Ideal in combination with light-colored substrates or high-contrast hardscapes. With Eleocharis parvula 'Mini' from Aqua Art, you can design the foreground of your aquarium precisely, naturally and richly detailed - perfect for creative aquascaping concepts.Customers also searched for: ground cover aquarium, foreground plant, InVitro plant, Aqua Art, grass carpet aquarium, aquascaping foreground, nano aquarium plants, CO₂ plants aquarium, fine aquarium plant

🌱 Eleocharis parvula - Fine ground cover for the natural aquarium Natural lawn effect in the foreground The dwarf needle sedge / Eleocharis parvula from Aqua Art is a popular foreground plant for natural aquariums and aquascapes. The fine, grass-like stems grow dense and low and form a dense, light green carpet of grass under optimal conditions. The plant is ideal for detailed layouts and looks particularly harmonious in open tanks with clear lines. Thanks to its undemanding nature, it is also suitable for beginners. With a supply of CO₂ and good lighting, it grows quickly and ensures a neat appearance in the tank. ✅ Advantages at a glance Forms a dense carpet of grass in the foreground Fine stems for a natural look Grows compact and low Ideal for nano aquariums & aquascapes Very easy to care for with CO₂ and light Shrimp-safe & pesticide-free (in vitro) 📋 Product details Name: Eleocharis parvula Type: Ground cover / foreground plant Origin: Europe/North America Growth height: approx. 3-10 cm Light requirement: medium to high CO₂ supply: recommended Growth: medium Propagation: via runners Delivery form: In vitro cup (sterile cultivation) Manufacturer: Aqua Art 💡 Zoo Roco tip Eleocharis parvula can be perfectly combined with stones or root wood to create natural-looking bank zones. Cut the plant into smaller clumps when planting so that the carpet can close evenly. Eleocharis parvula from Aqua Art is a finely structured, low-maintenance ground cover plant that transforms the aquarium into a near-natural underwater landscape.

🌿 Hygrophila sp. 'Araguaia' InVitro Reddish-brown accent plant with unique growth habit Hygrophila sp. 'Araguaia' from Aqua Art is a particularly attractive, compact stem plant with a reddish-bronze color and finely branched growth. It is ideal for the foreground to midground and provides structured contrasts and warm color accents in aquascapes. This plant is one of the slow-growing Hygrophila species and can be easily shaped and thickened by regular pruning. Supplied as an in-vitro plant, it is free from algae, snails and pesticides - ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquariums.✅ Advantages at a glance: Compact Hygrophila with reddish-bronze leaves InVitro - sterile, snail-free & pesticide-free Ideal for the foreground or middle ground Slow-growing - easy to shape and grow bushy Good effect with strong lighting & CO₂ supply Very decorative in natural aquariums and layouts with contrasting colors📋 Product details: Name: Hygrophila sp. 'Araguaia' Type: Stem plant Placement: Foreground to midground Growth height: approx. 5-15 cm Light requirement: medium to high CO₂ supply: recommended Growth: slow Delivery form: In vitro cup (sterile cultivated) Manufacturer: Aqua Art💡 Zoo Roco tip: Combine Hygrophila 'Araguaia' with light green plants such as Micranthemum or Hydrocotyle sp. 'Japan' - to show off the darker coloring particularly well. For a dense carpet, regular pruning is recommended.Hygrophila 'Araguaia' provides subtle color accents and fine structure in the lower section of the aquarium - ideal for sophisticated layouts and harmonious plant design.

🌿 Hydrocotyle verticillata InVitro Whorled pennywort for the foreground Hydrocotyle verticillata from Aqua Art is a unique foreground plant with umbrella-shaped leaves that are reminiscent of small water lilies or parasols. This special leaf shape makes it a real eye-catcher in natural aquariums and aquascapes - especially in shallow tanks or detailed layouts. The plant remains compact, grows creeping across the bottom and is ideal for creative foreground or midground designs. Supplied as an in vitro plant, it is free from pesticides, algae and snails, making it ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquarium inhabitants.✅ Advantages at a glance: Eye-catching umbrella-shaped leaves - natural look with design character InVitro - shrimp-safe, pesticide-free & algae-free Compact growth - perfect for the foreground Grows creeping & forms small groups Ideal for shallow tanks & creative aquascapes Undemanding & easy to care for📋 Product details: Name: Hydrocotyle verticillata Type: Ground cover / foreground plant Growth height: approx. 2-7 cm Light requirement: low to medium CO₂ supply: not essential, but beneficialpH value: 5 to 7 Growth: slow to medium Propagation: by runners, cuttings, division Delivery form: In vitro cup (sterile cultivation) Manufacturer: Aqua Art💡 Zoo Roco tip: Hydrocotyle verticillata looks particularly harmonious in combination with fine mosses or light-colored substrates. It is also very suitable for aquascaping and shallow-planted nano aquariums andcan also be kept emersed in Wabi-Kusa.

Eleocharis pusilla InVitroDelicate ground cover for nano and natural aquariums Eleocharis pusilla from Aqua Art is a delicate, grass-like ground cover that looks particularly elegant in nano aquariums and delicate aquascapes. It grows significantly lower and finer than Eleocharis acicularis and forms dense, short grassy areas with a natural appearance. Thanks to in vitro cultivation, Eleocharis pusilla is free from pesticides, algae and snails, making it ideal for shrimp tanks and sensitive aquariums. The plant grows compactly, requires little care and spreads evenly through runners.✅ Advantages at a glance: Very fine ground cover with short, dense growth InVitro - sterile, shrimp-safe & pesticide-free Ideal for nano aquariums & detailed layouts Spreads through runners to form a carpet of grass Easy to care for - requires only medium light conditions Perfect for the foreground in aquascaping📋 Product details: Name: Eleocharis pusilla Type: Ground cover / foreground plant Growth height: approx. 3-5 cm Growth habit: grass-like, creeping Light requirement: medium to high CO₂ supply: recommended, but not essential Growth: slow to medium Propagation: by stolons Delivery form: In vitro cup (sterile cultivation) Manufacturer: Aqua Art💡 Zoo Roco tip: Divide the InVitro cup into small portions and place them in nutrient-rich soil with some space between them. This will create a dense, natural carpet of grass in just a few weeks. Ideal in combination with stones or root wood!Eleocharis pusilla is the perfect choice for detail-loving aquarium designers who value naturalness, delicacy and structure - even in small tanks.

🌱 Echinodorus quadricostatus 'Tenellus' InVitro Grassy ground cover for your aquarium Echinodorus quadricostatus 'Tenellus ' - often referred to simply as Tenellus - is a popular ground cover for aquariums with a grassy appearance. The narrow, fresh green leaves quickly form dense plant carpets and are ideal for the foreground or midground. The plant is visually similar to Lilaeopsis or Eleocharis, but grows faster and is more robust. Aqua Art's in-vitro cultivation guarantees a snail and pesticide-free plant - perfect for shrimp tanks, aquascapes and sensitive animals. Tenellus also grows in medium light, spreads via runners and creates a natural "lawn effect" in the aquarium.✅ Advantages at a glance: Robust & fast-growing ground cover Fresh green for near-natural underwater landscapes InVitro - free from harmful substances, safe for shrimps Forms dense carpets quickly due to runners Easy to care for & adaptable - ideal for beginners Suitable for the foreground or middle ground📋 Product details: Name: Echinodorus quadricostatus 'Tenellus' Type: Ground cover / foreground plant Placement: Foreground to midground Growth height: approx. 5-10 cm Light requirement: medium CO₂ supply: recommended, but not essential Growth: medium to fast Propagation: via stolons Delivery form: In vitro cup (sterile cultivation) Manufacturer: Aqua Art💡 Zoo Roco tip: Place the plant in small portions with some space between them so that the runners can spread undisturbed. Regular trimming will keep the carpet compact and neat.

Invitro aquarium plant Bacopa myriophylloidesDelicate aquarium plant for the background Bacopa myriophylloides is an elegant stem plant with delicate, finely pinnate leaves - a real eye-catcher for the background of your aquarium. Its special structure brings lightness and movement to the layout and is ideal for aquascaping and natural aquariums. As a high-quality in vitro plant, it is free from algae, snails and pesticides, making it particularly safe for shrimps and sensitive tanks. With good lighting and CO₂ supply, Bacopa myriophylloides grows compactly and healthily - with a beautiful, delicate appearance. Advantages at a glance: ✅ Delicate stem plant with feathery leaves ✅ Ideal for the background & textured layouts ✅ InVitro - sterile, pesticide-free & shrimp-safe ✅ Healthy growth with light & CO₂ addition ✅ Perfect for aquascaping & natural aquariumsProduct details: Name: Bacopa myriophylloides Type: Stem plant Location in the aquarium: Background Growth height: approx. 30-50 cm Light requirement: Medium to high CO₂ supply: Recommended Delivery form: In vitro cup (grown sterile) Special feature: Very fine, decorative leaf structure

Salvinia auriculataSalvinia Auriculata (Brazilian salvinia) is a floating plant native to South America. It grows moderately quickly so that its population can be controlled. Easy to grow. Absorbs nitrogen to combat algae. Propagates by spreading.Difficulty of cultivation: easy to mediumLight requirement: medium to highCO₂ requirement: lowHeight of the adult plant: 0.5 cmGrowth: moderate to fastTemperature: 22 - 24°CPlacement in the aquarium: SurfaceOrigin: South and Central AmericaCup diameter 6 cmSalvinia Auriculata (Brazilian Salvinia) is a floating ornamental plant. It is native to the calm, still waters of South and Central America. It can be found from Paraguay to Cuba. It owes its popularity above all to its original appearance. Its small oval leaves with a diameter of 10 mm cm are arranged opposite each other on an elongated leaf stalk. These leaves are covered with fine hairs that trap air bubbles, allowing them to float. Depending on the light intensity, they are wavy or flat. Salvinia forms a third type of underwater leaves on which the spores are deposited.Like all floating plants, Salvinia is recommended for shady waters . Its great appetite for nitrogen and phosphorus compounds makes this plant a good ally in the fight against algae. Salvinia has low light and nutrient requirements. It grows well in both moderate and strong light. As a floating plant, it does not require a substrate but draws all the necessary nutrients directly from the water. During the vegetation period, it reproduces by spreading, whereby the growth rate is moderate. This makes it easy to control its growth and remove excess plants. It grows to a length of 3-6 cm and likes warm, humid air, so it is advisable to use a glass or cover when growing it.It should be placed in such a way that no condensation falls on the plants. It adapts very quickly to the new parameters. However, it should be borne in mind that it will die if there is too little light. It thrives best in soft to medium-hard water at 22-24°C. The in vitro culture of plants is carried out in tissue culture laboratories. Thanks 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 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. Place the plant on the surface of the water.

Micranthemum sp. 'Monte Carlo'Micranthemum sp. 'Monte Carlo' is a green plant that gets along with little light. It forms a green lawn in the aquarium. It can also be planted as an epiphyte on roots, ornaments or stones.Difficulty of cultivation: moderately demanding Light requirement: high CO₂ requirement: medium Height of mature plant: 2-10 cm Growth: medium Temperature: 23-28°C Placement in aquarium: in the foreground Origin: South America 6 cm cup diameter Micranthemum sp. 'Monte Carlo' (Micranthemum tweediei) is native to Argentina. It is a lawn plant with small, compact, round, light green leaves. In most cases, the leaves are 0.5-1 cm long. It is ideal fornano aquariums, but also for larger tanks. It forms a fast-growing carpet in the foreground of the aquarium. Under good conditions it spreads very quickly.Plant in small clumps close together or on roots or rocks. It floats well on substrate. When grown on decorative elements, it forms stems that hang down impressively. Pruning promotes density and growth of the plant. The care of Monte Carlo is not demanding. It consists of regular pruning with sharp scissors with curved blades.The cut longest branches can be planted in the ground as stems. Such a seedling will form roots and continue to grow.It also grows without additional carbon dioxide supply or macro- and micronutrient fertilizers. However, it should be remembered that it is a slow to moderate growth. To ensure optimal growth, the plant should receive good light conditions and additional CO₂.Fertile substrate and liquid fertilizer have a positive effect on the condition of the plant.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. Divide the contents of the cup into 1-2 cm lumps and then place them at a small distance in the substrate or on the selected objects.

Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' Alternathera Reineckii 'Mini' is a medium sized red plant that will add variety to the background of your aquarium. Difficulty of cultivation: demandingLight requirements: strongCO₂ requirements: strongHeight of mature plant: up to 10 cmGrowth rate: moderateTemperature: 23-28°CPlacement in aquarium: second levelOrigin: South AmericaShell diameter 6 cmAlternathera Reineckii (Alternantera Reineka) is native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in swamps on the banks of rivers and lakes. The mini variety is a low plant with red leaves that grows bushy in the background of the aquarium. It looks its best in front of green plants. It brings an interesting variety to a planted tank. It grows moderately fast and develops a moderate root system. With fertilizers containing micronutrients, especially iron and CO₂ in gaseous form, it grows much stronger and needs regular pruning. It is advisable to prune the plant every 2 weeks, depending on the current growth. Often in the place of pruning two new shoots grow, so the plant quickly becomes denser. It is very easy to propagate. Simply plant the cut branch directly into the substrate, it quickly takes root and begins to grow. Alternathera needs a lot of light. In too little light, it may start to turn green and lose its leaves.It is comfortable in a fine substrate and will accept an active substrate without problems. It is best to choose a location where it gets plenty of light. In partial shade and shade it can wither and lose its color. 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. Divide the contents of the cup in clusters with a small distance..

Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana is a dense plant for the second and third levels of an aquarium. It forms a dense green wall in the back of a small tank and provides an excellent hiding place for small, shy fish and shrimp species.Difficulty of growing: moderately demandingLight requirements: mediumCO₂ requirements: mediumHeight of mature plant: up to 30 cmGrowth: mediumTemperature: 23-27 °CPlacement in aquarium: Background or midground plantOrigin: South AmericaCup diameter 6 cm"Guyana" is an interesting cultivar of a coneflower well known to aquarists. It attains a very intense green coloration and forms a dense forest in the aquarium. It has beautiful decorative narrow leaves. Unique to it is that the plant remains bright green even in above-average light, while other paddlers turn red. Also, it grows relatively slowly and has short stems that branch easily. Thanks to its compact growth, it does well in nano aquariums. Guyana plant contrasts well with red plants, especially when planted as background for them.It requires fertilization with micro and macro elements, and it is also worth feeding it with CO₂ in gaseous form. It does not need a very fertile substrate, as it takes up most of its nutrients from groundwater. However, if you put fertilizer capsules or tablets under its roots, the plant will also benefit. You can propagate Myriophyllum very easily by cutting the plant to a length of about 5 cm and planting a new shoot in the substrate. The plant quickly sprouts new roots and begins to climb upwards.The delicate leafy leaves of the plant form a very dense clump in the aquarium, which immediately catches the eye. Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana' is an ideal plant for aquarists who love nano tanks and delicate plants. The stems branch very easily and thicken into a showy thicket. Frequent shortening aids the branching process. In elaborately designed cubes, it is a real eye-catcher.In larger aquariums, there is a risk that Myriophyllum is hardly visible in the midst of larger-than-life plants, unless you plant it in dense clumps. The plant comes from an in vitro cultivation, which means that it is free from snails, parasites and algae. A high-quality gel was used as the culture medium, so it can quickly and easily adapt to the new conditions.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. Divide the contents of the cup into 3-4 cm lumps and then place them in the substrate..