Make your aquarium a success The right aquarium · The right plants · The right fish Tropica Aquarium Plants rolled out their first plant in May 1970, 50 years ago. Created by a passionate hobbyist, Holger Windeløv and pushed into the future by a dedicated corporate group, JPS Clemens, Tropica Aquarium Plants now services a global community of Show more
Hygrophila polysperma ‘White’ is a special selection developed in the Tropica greenhouses in Denmark. Grown above water, the plant is light green and may show small spikes on the leaves. Once planted under water, it transforms and develops a striking pale
Large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. The Cultivar Echinodorus Barthii is a decorative and beautiful solitary plant for large aquariums. It becomes 25-50 cm high and the entire rosette 20-30 cm wide. The leaves discolor from dark red at the
Tropica Marsilea Hirsuta 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Marsilea Hirsuta is a carpet plant from Australia. A fascinating plant, usually supplied with leaves like a four-leaf clover. After a transitional period, he develops different types of leaves, possibly
The cultivar Echinodorus Barthii is a decorative and beautiful solitary plant for large aquariums. It becomes 25-50 cm high and the entire rosette 20-30 cm wide. The leaves discolor from dark red at the youngest leaves to dark green at the oldest. The co
Tropica Taxiphyllum 'Spiky' 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Spiky is Asian and becomes 2-10 cm high. Best to describe as the big brother of Christmas Moss, it is bigger and forms many deep-green, branched shoots. Spiky mos is best on vertical surfaces where
Tropica lilayopsis brasiliensis 1-2-grow! (Easy), in vitro, lilacopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a "lawn effect" (4-7 cm high) is only achieved at high light intensity. In the plants in the aquarium, small bushes (approx.
In marshy conditions, Echinodorus palaefolius var. latifolius from Brazil has round leaves with a horizontal leaf base. Under water the leaves are narrower and longer (from 20-40 cm, and a 20-40 cm wide roset).
In the aquarium it tends to grow out of t
Tropica Eriocaulon Cinereum 1-2-Grow! (Advanced) Aquarium plant in vitro. The genus eriocaulon is usually adapted to soft water. Eriocaulon cinereum is more tolerant than most and thrives well in middle-hard water. Soft water promotes overall health. This
Tropica Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Green' 1-2-Grow! (Easy), presents beautiful, green leaves and a height of 10-15 cm with a rosette of 8-15 cm wide. With breeding in an open space, the leaves come to lie virtually to the bottom. Just like most other Sri Lanka
Microsorum pteropus is a waterfront from Asia, 15-30 cm high. To grow on a root or stone, attached with a fishing line until it has received a grip. Do not cover the root stick when it is planted on the bottom, because it will rot. Easy to increase by spl
Taxiphyllum Barbieri on lava rock. Taxiphyllum Barbieri from Southeast Asia is a hardy plant that states few demands on the water or light. The moss is 3-10 cm thick and likes to grow on any surface, so it is ideal for decorating stones and tree roots or
Tropica Sagittaria Subulata 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Sagittaria subulata from South America is an ideal, non-demanding foreground plant whose short foothills form a compact group. Place individual plants 2-4 cm apart. This plant can issue problems beca
Tropica Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), aquarium plant in vitro. This miniature version of the known Alternatorera is characterized by compact growth and a slower growth rate. It is particularly suitable for small aquariums or as a fore
Tropica Lilaopsis Brasiliensis (Easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Lilayopsis Brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a "lawn effect" (4-7 cm high) is only achieved at high light intensity. Bee Planti
> Mangrove wood with moss and selfattached Hygrophila pinnatifida
> Fully grown and hardy, right from the start
> easy to place on the bottom layer
Hygrophila pinnatifida and moss on mangrove wood.
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It
Cryptocoryne Beckettii Petchii on lava rock. Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne Beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly flushed leaf edges of 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive brown with a violet bott
Large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. Microsorum pteropus is a waterfront from Asia, 15-30 cm high. To grow on a root or stone, attached with a fishing line until it has received a grip. Do not cover the root stick when it is planted on the b
Tropica Heteranera Zosterifolia 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Heteranera Zosterifolia from South America is an extremely beautiful plant, which forms many side shoots and so quickly forms a bushy plant group. Stems can be 30-50 cm high and 6-12 cm wide. Lea
> Grasy high-growing rosette plant
> Elegant appearance
> Slow growth
Tropica Vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, vesicularia Ferriei 'Weeping', well known as Weeping Moss, is believed to come from China and is distributed by Oriental Aquarium Plants. 'Weeping' is a meaty, 1-3 cm high pendant moss wi
Tropica Helanthium Tenellum 'Green' 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, formerly called Echinodorus Tenellus 'Green'. This small rosulate plant will easily make a carpet of 5-10 cm high if the light is good and the lower layer nutritious. Even at an intense light
Tropica Microsorum pteropus 'narrow' (easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Microsorum Pteropus is a very variable species and new varies are easy to grow. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow under
Hygrophila difformis from Asia is beautiful and undemanding stem plant.
Stems becomes 20-30 cm tall and 6-12 cm wide. A plant for beginners, which will help create balance in the aquarium from the start. Its rapid growth helps prevent algae because the p
Tropica Echinodorus 'Blehae' Easy, living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. EECHINODORUS 'Blehae' I from South America is not demanding and beautiful, and becomes 20-50 cm high.
A nutritious soil promotes growth, but the plant must
Tropica Aquarium Plants rolled out their first plant in May 1970, 50 years ago. Created by a passionate hobbyist, Holger Windeløv and pushed into the future by a dedicated corporate group, JPS Clemens, Tropica Aquarium Plants now services a global community of aquarists.
The 50 year anniversary book takes you through a journey of discovery, from the early 70's and the foundation of the company to present days and eventually looking into the future. Throughout the book you'll get to discover Tropica, the hobby and the community whilst also acquiring a few tools to navigate within the aquascaping.
We hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed making it!
