Alternanthera Reineckii 'Pink' XL, large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. The pink underside of the leaves of Alternanera Reineckii 'Pink' forms an effective contrast with the many green plants in an aquarium, certainly in groups. Stems become
Pogostemon Helferi on lava rock. Pogostemon Helferi on lava rock. Aquarans in Thailand, near the border with Burma, discovered this plant. It is called 'Downoi' in Thailand (small star) and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm long and wide). Pogostemon Helferi
Large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. Echinodorus Palafolius var. Latifolius from Brazil round leaves with a horizontal leaf foot. Under water, the leaves are narrower and longer (from 20-40 cm, and a 20-40 cm wide rosette). In the aquarium i
Medium - plants requiring a little extra care
Medium aquarium plants for aquascaping category.
- Medium-sized plants need at least ½ watt of light per litre to thrive.
- Most plants require CO2 injection or liquid carbon dosing to ensure plants grow with good colour and density.
- ½-1 hours of weekly maintenance is required, depending on the speed of growth and development of the plants.
- Liquid fertiliser is required. Seachem or ADA are recommended.
