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Rotala rotundifolia "Green" is also known as Rotala sp. "Green". In contrast to "standard" R. rotundifolia, the "Green" variant never turns reddish...

Common Name: Oval Ludwigia Oval Ludwigia is an easy plant to keep, making it a great option for tank geeks who want to add color to their aquascape...

This unusual swortplant has an especially low, compact growth habit. It was originally described as a species by Karel Rataj in 1990 (Echinodorus g...

Bucephalandra sp. "Kedagang" is a relatively small, fascinating Bucephalandra variant which is quite long known but still rare in the hobby. We hav...

NYMPHOIDES HYDROPHYLLA 'TAIWAN' Nymphoides hydrophylla 'Taiwan' grows in Asia and Africa - and this variant of the species originates from souther...

This stem plant from tropical Africa develops quite narrow, 2-6 cm long leaves. In the submerged form they develop a brown-red to almost orange red...

This decorative, undemanding Hygrophila is labeled by aquarium plant nurseries as H. corymbosa "Stricta", mistakenly also "Hygrophila guanensis" or...

Echinodorus 'Red Diamond' was bred in the Ukraine and is probably a cross between Echinodorus horemanni 'Red' and Echinodorus x barthii. The result...

For many years, several forms of Echinodorus uruguayensis are known in the aquarium hobby under the name Echindorus horemanii. However the plant of...

CYPERUS HELFERI Cyperus-species are widespread all over the tropics, but only a few of them are good underwater plants. Cyperus helferi from Thaila...

This miniature version of the well-known Alternanthera is characterized by compact growth and a slower growth rate. It is particularly suitable for...

  Synonyms Rotala macrandra 'Wavy' Complete botanical name Rotála macrándra Koehne Family Lythraceae Genus Rotala Difficulty medium...

Common Name: Balansae plant, Crypt Balansae Balansae plants are a popular choice for beginner and experienced aquarium hobbyists. These stem plants...