Sagittaria subulata var. pusilla - Dwarf arrowhead

Oenanthe fistulosa 'Flamingo' - Colourful water fennelOenanthe fistulosa 'Flamingo' is a decorative pond edge plant that provides fresh accents with its white flowers from June to August. At 40-60 cm tall, it is ideal for the shore and shallow water zone. Thanks to its hardiness zone 1, it is well suited to permanent garden ponds.Area of application: Pond edge / shallow water zoneFlower colour: whiteFlowering period: VI-VIII (June to August)Height: approx. 40-60 cmPlanting depth: 0 to -15 cmWinter hardiness: Zone 1Pot: approx. 18 cmPlant specifications:You create a lively yet harmonious pond edge - ideal as a transition between the water surface and the bed.The flowering period VI-VIII provides bright, friendly accents by the water in the main season.Thanks to its good winter hardiness (zone 1), the plant is suitable for perennial pond edge planting. Technical dataBotanical name: Oenanthe fistulosa 'Flamingo'German name: Colourful water fennelWinter hardiness: Zone 1 Height: 40 / 60 cmPlanting depth: 0 / -15 cmPot: approx. 18 cmWith Oenanthe fistulosa 'Flamingo', you are opting for a pond edge plant that visually enhances your shoreline and looks natural at the same time. Plants that soften the transition between water and garden and add structure to the planting are particularly popular around garden ponds. This is exactly where the variegated water fennel fits in perfectly: with a height of approx. 40 to 60 cm, it blends in perfectly with the middle level - not too low, but also not so high that it obscures the view of the water surface.The white flowers appear from June to August (VI-VIII) and provide a fresh, bright accent by the water in the main season. 'Flamingo' looks particularly beautiful when planted in small groups or used as a connecting element between more compact marginal plants and taller waterside perennials. This creates a calm, harmonious overall picture at the edge of the pond that doesn't look "thrown together", but as if it's all of a piece.The recommended planting depth of 0 to -15 cm makes Oenanthe fistulosa 'Flamingo' ideal for the shore and shallow water zone. You can place the plant directly on the moist edge or slightly in the water - depending on the pond structure and desired effect. The pot (approx. 18 cm) already provides a good volume for a safe start. If you value a neat, controllable pond edge, a plant basket is particularly practical: this keeps the plant stable and you can easily move it later if necessary. With hardiness zone 1, the variegated water fennel is suitable for many regions and supports long-term, low-maintenance pond design.Shipping note: We make every effort to ensure that our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite the greatest care, it can happen that plants are slightly damaged by the post or other unforeseen events. This includes brown leaves as well as broken branches. We accept no liability for this. Do not plant in open bodies of water such as lakes or biotopes. Zoo Roco tip: Place Oenanthe 'Flamingo' at the edge of the pond so that the flowers are slightly above the water line - the plant then looks particularly natural and reflects beautifully in the water. For a tidy edge zone, we recommend a planting basket at a depth of 0 to -15 cm: this keeps the plant where it looks best and you can keep the design under control at all times.

Lobelia cardinalis Lobelia Cardinalis is a green plant, recommended for the second level of the aquarium and for the paludarium. It looks great in a group and likes to grow above the water surface.Difficulty of growing: easyLight requirements: mediumCO₂ requirements: lowAdult plant height: up to 30 cmGrowth: mediumTemperature: 15-28°CPlacement in aquarium: second levelOrigin: North AmericaShell diameter 6 cmLobelia Cardinalis or Cardinal's Strophica is a plant native to North America. In the wild, it is found in wetlands and along riverbanks. It is distributed from the Gulf of Mexico through the eastern states of the United States to southern Canada. It grows in the ground and has a well-developed root system. The feathery stems can develop auxiliary roots in leafless areas. Its distinctive ornamental feature is the light green, oval leaves with a prominent pale central vein. It is very comfortable in a paludarium, where it forms a 0.5 m high flower head with red flowers. Lobelia can be cultivated in aquariums and paludariums. It thrives beautifully in muddy soil as well as underwater.It tolerates temperatures from 15 to 28 °C and can also be kept in a pond. It thrives best at 20-23°C. It does well in soft to medium hard water with a pH between 6.5 and 7.2.Without adequate light the leaves turn yellow, but in bright light the undersides of the leaves turn purple-red. It is not particularly demanding, but regular water changes, fertilizer and CO₂ support its growth and allow it to grow 5 cm per month. Uncut, it grows above the water surface by forming overwater leaves, and may also flower.In the aquarium, lobelia should be planted in a group in the background, but it also works well as a foreground plant. It is used in lobelia avenues or to form showy thickets. Pruning is necessary to maintain a beautiful habit; use scissors to remove older leaves. You can also cut back the entire plant and use the cut tips as cuttings. A young plant can also be grown from an old leaf. Cuttings rooted in a paludarium can be transplanted to an aquarium. In an aquarium, stem pruning forces the plant to form side shoots. 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..

Cryptocoryne lucens max. growth height 10 - 20 cm Country of origin Sri Lanka Suitability NanoCube, community aquarium and aquascaping 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 undemanding Cryptocoryne lucens is easy to care for and simple to cultivate. The plant produces narrow and pure green leaves. With a growth height of 10 - 20 cm, it is well suited for the foreground. It grows quite slowly, so the care requirements are low. As with many rosette-forming plants, only outer and older leaves are removed. However, complete pruning is also possible and promotes the growth of a dense plant population. The plants are cut approx. 2 - 3 cm above the substrate.

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.