Staurogyne Repens (Creeping Staurogyne)

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..

Pogostemon helferi / Gewelltblättriges Laichkraut max. Wuchshöhe - 10 cm Herkunftsland Südostasien Eignung NanoCubeGesellschaftsaquariumAquascaping Typ   Familie Lamiaceae Gattung Pogostemon Vermehrung Kopfstecklinge, Seitentriebe Wuchsgeschwindigkeit mittel pH 6 - 8 Wasserhärte 0 - 30 °dh Hinweise   Die Pflanze ist zwar schon lange wissenschaftlich bestimmt, wurde aber erst vor einigen Jahren für die Aquaristik „entdeckt“. Mit ihren sehr dekorativen, stark gewellten Blatträndern gehört sie wohl mit zu den schönsten Vordergrundpflanzen. Auf den ersten Blick denkt man an eine Rosettenpflanze, sie ist jedoch eine stark gestauchte Stängelpflanze. Wenn man einige grundlegende Kulturbedingungen erfüllt, bildet die Pogostemon helferi wunderschöne Pflanzenpolster: gute bis intensive Beleuchtung, Temperaturen um 25 °C, mittelhartes Wasser. Unter diesen Voraussetzungen ist ihre Blattfarbe sattgrün. Die Pogostemon helferi kann sowohl in den Kies als auch auf Steine oder Wurzeln befestigt werden.

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.

Ludwigia sp. 'Super Mini Red'Ludwigia sp. Super Mini Red' is a fast growing red plant for the second or third level in the aquarium. It is easy to propagate and does not require strong lighting. This plant grows in the soil and on decoration.Difficulty of cultivation: mediumLight requirement: mediumCO₂ requirement: mediumHeight of adult plant: 10-25 cmGrowth rate: mediumTemperature: 20-28°C Placement in aquarium: second or third level. Origin: Cultivar (cultivated variety) Cup diameter: 6 cm Ludwigia sp. 'Super Mini Red' is the smallest of the red-leaved Ludwigia varieties. It has fine and delicate dark red leaves. A particularly decorative aquarium plant. Depending on tank size, it is suitable for the middle or third level of the aquarium. It is popular for arrangements in Dutch and natural style aquariums. The leaf blade is about 2 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. The plant does not have excessive requirements. It grows even in moderate light, although the red color then becomes less intense. The plant can be planted in the ground or on decorations. When attached to the roots, it forms fanciful compositions, reminiscent of treetops. In this form of cultivation should not forget about the additional application of liquid fertilizer. The best growth results are obtained when planted in a fertile substrate. Under good conditions it spreads quickly.Ludwigia sp. Super Mini Red' has many lovers thanks to its extremely intense red color. It discolors easily and quickly under strong light conditions. In this way, it becomes an incredibly eye-catching design element in their aquarium. Due to its rapid growth, it must be regularly cut back and trimmed. It does well in the strong spots of an arrangement, in the second or third row. The Super Mini Red variety does not require CO₂ and grows in the water column even with low light intensity and low fertilizer levels. Therefore, it is a suitable plant for beginners in plant aquaristics. However, it is important to remember that the best growing results can be achieved with appropriate lighting and additional carbon dioxide addition. It grows in both hard and soft water with pH between 5.5 and 7.5. It does not require complicated care. Frequent pruning and good growing conditions will ensure beautiful, dense plants. It can grow up to 25 cm tall. As with most stems, the cut tips of the plants can be replanted in the ground. The plant will form side shoots at the cut.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 set them at intervals of 1 to 2 cm.

Vallisneria spiralis (Glattblättrige Sumpfschraube) max. Wuchshöhe - 100 cm Herkunftsland Tropischer Kosmopolit Eignung Barschaquarium, Diskusaquarium, Gesellschaftsaquarium Typ  Rosettenpflanze Familie Hydrocharitaceae Gattung Vallisneria Vermehrung Ausläufer Wuchsgeschwindigkeit schnell pH 6 - 9 Wasserhärte 10 - 30 °dh Hinweise   Vallisneria spiralis gehört auch zu den Klassikern in der Aquaristik. Die anspruchslose Wasserpflanze bildet bandförmige Blätter zwischen 0,8 und 1,5 cm Breite. Manchmal werden Blattlängen bis zu 1 m erreicht. Die Pflege und Kultur ist einfach und bestens zur Gestaltung einer grünen, lebenden Rückwand geeignet. Ausläufertriebe, die in den vorderen Bereich wachsen, sollte man rechtzeitig entfernen. Der Artname „spiralis“ bezieht sich nicht auf die Blätter, sondern auf die spiralig gedrehten Blütenstängel. Sie ist auch eine ideale Pflanze für Barschaquarien.

Lilaeopsis mauritiana / Mauritius - Graspflanze max. Wuchshöhe - 12 cm Herkunftsland Mauritius Eignung Aquascaping, NanoCube und Gesellschaftaquarium Typ Ausläufer Familie Apiaceae Gattung Lilaeopsis Vermehrung Ausläufer Wuchsgeschwindigkeit langsam pH 5 - 8 Wasserhärte 0 - 25 °dh Hinweise   Die aus Mauritius stammende art ist eine endemische Pflanze, die nur auf der Insel Mauritius vorkommt. Sie wächst sehr gut, aber wie auch die Lilaeopsis brasiliensis ist die Wuchsgeschwindigkeit eher langsam. Ihre Blattform ist im Querschnitt rundlich und erinnert ein wenig an Schnittlauch im Miniaturformat. auch hier fördert ein radikaler Rückschnitt die Bildung eines dichten Bestandes. für nano Cubes und auch für das „Aquascaping“ ist diese grasartige Pflanze bestens geeignet. Kriechendes Rhizom mit sehr dünnen Blättchen, langsam wachsend, rasenbildend.