Lilaeopsis brasiliensis - Pad 9x9cm

Mbuna - Mopani root with stand and Anubias nana max. growth height 5-10cm Country of origin  West Africa Suitability Community aquarium Type  Perennial plant Family  Araceae Genus  Anubias Propagation  Division of the rhizome Growth rate  slowly pH 5-9 Water hardness very soft to very hard Notes  

Sagittaria subulata var. pusilla - Dwarf Arrowhead max. growth height 10 - 40 cm Country of origin USA / South America Suitability Discus aquarium, NanoCube and community aquarium Type Rosette plant Family Alismataceae Genus Sagittaria Propagation Stolons Growth rate medium pH 5 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 15 °dh Notes   The small arrowhead is a popular aquarium plant with very narrow, ribbon-shaped leaves. At first glance, these look very similar to the leaves of Vallisneria. The growth height of Sagittaria subulata var. pusilla is very variable, ranging from a few centimetres to 40 cm. Only with good lighting does the arrowhead stay nice and short for the foreground area. The plant carpet can be kept short by regularly removing runners with longer leaves. This species grows best in medium-hard to hard water and is very tolerant when it comes to water temperature.

Staurogyne repens - aquarium plant from Brazil max. growth height - 10 cm Country of origin Brazil Suitability NanoCube, aquascaping and community aquariums Type  Stem plant family Acanthaceae Genus Staurogyne Propagation Head cuttings, side shoot Growth rate slow pH 6 - 7 Water hardness 10 - 25 °dh Notes   An attractive novelty from Brazil is the bear’s claw family plant Staurogyne repens. Its appearance is somewhat reminiscent of a “miniature Hygrophila”, but it is an excellent plant for the foreground. It grows very slowly, in good conditions even creeping over the substrate. Staurogyne needs intense light and a good supply of nutrients above the substrate. If the shoot tips are pruned regularly, the plant develops many new side shoots, resulting in a very beautiful, dense plant population. In “aquascaping”, this beauty can be excellently combined with Hemianthus callitrichoides.

Lilaeopsis brasiliensis - Brazilian grass plant max. growth height - 8 cm Country of origin Argentina, Paraguay, south-east Brazil Suitability Community aquariumNano Cube, Aquascapingaquascaping Type Stolons family Apiaceae Genus Lilaeopsis Propagation Stolons Growth rate medium pH 6 - 8 Water hardness 0 - 20 °dh Notes   Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a decorative foreground plant. In its natural habitat it colonises the banks of rivers and swamps up to an altitude of over 1,000 m. Its grass-like character is similar to that of Helanthium tenellum, which is why it is sometimes referred to as "false tenellus". It is easy to cultivate in the aquarium, prefers cooler water and grows quite slowly, regardless of whether the water is soft or hard. Strong pruning, as with a lawn, promotes compact growth. It needs plenty of light.

Pogostemon stellatusPogostemon stellatus is a stem plant that does well in the third level of an aquarium. It shows a medium growth rate with beautifully colored leaves.. Growing difficulty: challengingLight requirements: highCO₂ requirements: highGrown plant height: up to 40 cmGrowth rate: mediumTemperature: 19-29 °CPlacement in aquarium: Third levelOrigin: Asia and AustraliaCup diameter 6 cmPogostemon Stellatus (Stellate whorl) is a beautiful plant that does well in the third level in an aquarium. This species is native to Southeast Asia, but it can also be found in Australia. It is one of the most beautiful stem plants in aquaristics. Depending on conditions, leaf colors can range from green to a beautiful muted red. The underside of the elongated leaves often turns bright purple. The plant has average growth and relatively high requirements. It is not recommended for aquarium novices. It should be provided with a nutrient-rich substrate from which the root system can absorb all the minerals necessary for growth. It can be kept in a wide range of water temperatures between 19 and 29 °C. It grows in water of medium hardness, but prefers soft water of 1-13 dH with a pH of 5-7. Strong lighting, CO₂ dosage and micronutrient fertilization are required for good and trouble-free growth. With a low content of trace elements, especially iron, in the water, the leaves turn light green to yellow. It is normal for this species to temporarily limit its growth. After forming some offspring shoots, the plant resumes its growth. Pogostemon Stellatus can be propagated vegetatively. Simply cut the stem to a few inches in height. Then stick the cut part into the substrate, where it will take root after some time. The plant can also be kept well in the paludarium. However, it should receive a high humidity of over 80%, a temperature of 30-35 °C, a nutrient-rich substrate and intense lighting. Planting: Remove the plant from the cup and rinse the gel thoroughly under running water. A good option is to place the plant in a container of lukewarm water. Most of the gel will then fall off by itself. Then separate the cuttings and place them in the substrate..