Bunched Aquarium Plants

Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia - Sri Lanka Care: Medium Light Requirements: Medium Placement: Mid-ground to Background Size: 15cm - 25cm  Nutrient Requirements: Medium Nutrient and Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended - Heavy Root Feeder Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium Plant Description: Aponogeton Crispus is part of the Aponogeton genus. They are native to the slow-moving streams and ponds of Sri Lanka that are only filled during the rainy season. When these streams and ponds dry up, these plants will go dormant until the next rainy season. Aponogeton Crispus is a beautiful aquarium plant that is adored because of its large size and beautiful narrow, textured, green leaves. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by splitting the plant at the rhizome or bulb. In the aquarium, Aponogetons, are relatively easy to care for plants that thrive in a variety of environments; it does best in medium lighting and medium fertilization or CO2 supplementation for best and bright coloration. It should be noted that Aponogetons are notoriously heavy root feeders, and root tabs may be used if nutrient deficiencies are detected. Aponogeton Crispus is ideal for large slow-moving aquariums where they will create a big impact! This beautiful aquarium plant has moderate growth and may go dormant periodically. Dormancy can be simulated by removing and drying the rhizome or resting the plant in cool water for a couple of months.

Plant Description: Nymphoides aquatica also known as the Banana Plant, is part of the water lily family. They are native to shallow, still, and stagnant waters within the southeastern United States. This unusual plant gets its name from the thick green tubers that look like a bunch of bananas! Nymphoides aquatica is an increasingly popular plant where it is commonly sold to beginning hobbyist diving into the planted aquarium world. This plant is adored because of its easy care, thick green banana-like rhizomes, and bright green leaves. When planting the Banana Plant, it should remain slightly above the substrate so the rhizome does not rot; over time it will extend anchor roots into the substrate.  This plant benefits from nutrient rich substrate, or the addition of a root tablet under the plant.  In the aquarium, The Banana Plant is low maintenance and can be grown in a variety of conditions, but moderate light, nutrient, and CO2 supplementation are recommended for best health and coloration. The Banana Plant is ideal for both small and large aquariums, it is a popular option for small aquariums, or beginners. This plant may be a moderately to fast grower depending on water conditions. Over time, it will send leaves up to the surface of the water and you will see a lily pad. Make sure to trim these away so it does not shade other plants out. Plant Specifications: Origin: North America Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to High Placement: Midground to Foreground Size: 10 - 15 cm tall Nutrient Requirements: Moderate Nutrient and CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-7.5 Growth: Moderate to Fast  

Plant Specifications: Origin: Borneo Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Epiphyte, Rhizome attached to Rock or Driftwood Size: Leaves approx. 1 - 2.5cm Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-7.5 Growth: Slow Plant Description: Bucephalandra 'Red mini' is part of the Bucephalandra genus. They are native to slow, low lit canopied streams of Borneo. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium or vivarium.  Bucephalandra 'Red mini' is a small and compact plant that is adored because of its long curly leaves that develop a purplish-red tint over time. It is important when planting that the rhizome remains unburied. Bucephalandra 'Red mini' works well when attached to hardscape such as driftwood or stones to ensure the rhizome is free of debris that may cause it to rot. In the aquarium, Bucephalandra sometimes referred to as Buce, is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Buce is ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and even sprout small white flowers. 

Plant Specifications: Origin: South-Eastern Asia - Philippines Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Background Size: Height 48 - 60+ cm Nutrient Requirements: Low to Medium Nutrient and Low to Medium CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Medium Plant Description: Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia  is part of the Cryptocoryne genus. These aquatic plants are native to slow, lowland forested riverbanks and streams of South-Eastern Asia. In the aquarium, Cryptocorynes are sometimes referred to as Crypts or water trumpets. These plants do best when planted directly into the substrate. While water trumpets are very hardy aquarium plants that do well in a variety of water conditions, these plants are sensitive to drastic changes in water chemistry. When first planted in a new aquarium, this plant may shed its leaves known as “crypt melt” as it adjusts to its new environment. This behavior is normal and can be predicted, once acclimatized to its new living conditions it will again flourish and grow. Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia is one of the tallest cryptocorne species reaching almost a meter tall in the wild! This large plant is adored for its long and strong rippled leaves. This crypt is an easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and moderate fertilization and CO2 supplementation for superb growth and coloration. Aponegetifolia is ideal for large or deep aquariums and is one of the few plants that can be kept with cichlid due to its strong leaf structure. Although this plant may be a moderate grower in the aquarium, with more co2 and plant fertilizer it is possible to produce more growth and propagation over time.

Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Attached to Rock or Driftwood, or Free Floating Size: 8 - 10cm tall Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow to Moderate Plant Description: Flame Moss / Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame' is part of the Hypnaceae family of aquatic mosses. They are native to shaded waterways throughout tropical areas in Asia. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Flame Moss is unique in that is grows vertically rather than horizontally. This variety is adored, because of its upward spiraling growth pattern resembling flames, thus giving its namesake. This moss tends to be used as a carpeting plant or attached rock or wood to soften up hardscape. In the aquarium, Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame', it is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Moss is ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread.

Plant Description: Rotala Indica / 'Rotala rotundifolia' is part of the Rotala genus. They are native to wetlands and found along rice paddies in Asia, where they do best fully submerged underwater in nutrient rich substrate. Rotala rotundifolia is a stem plant that is adored because of its adaptability to a range of underwater conditions. Under low light conditions, this Rotala stays a mid to light green, under bright light, the tips will turn a vibrant hue of yellow-orange-pink. This plant can be planted directly into the substrate and can be easily propagated by stem cuttings. In the aquarium, Rotala rotundifolia is an easy to care for plant that does well in a variety of light conditions; although higher light, fertilization, and CO2 supplementation bring out it's best health and coloration. Rotundifolia is ideal for all sizes and types of planted aquariums. This plant is a medium to fast grower and will require frequent trimming and pruning to keep it in its best health and shape. Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to High Placement: Midground to Background Size: 10cm - 20cm + Nutrient Requirements: Moderate Nutrient and CO2 Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6.5-7.5 Growth: Medium to Fast  

Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Attached to Rock or Driftwood, or Free Floating Size: 8 - 10cm tall Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow Plant Description: Taiwan Moss or Taxiphyllum taiwan is part of the Hypnaceae family of aquatic mosses. They are native to shaded waterways throughout tropical areas in Asia. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this plant can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Taiwan Moss has the ability to grow on most surfaces in the aquarium. This variety is adored because of its versatility and natural ambiance. Taxiphyllum taiwan is unique in that it can be used in cooler or warmer water aquariums. This moss tends to be used as a carpeting plant or attached to the back wall of the enclosure to create a moss wall. Java moss also works well when attached rock or wood to soften up hardscape. In the aquarium, Taxiphyllum taiwan is a relatively easy to care for plant that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Moss is ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread.

Plant Specifications: Origin: Asia Care: Easy Light Requirements: Low to Medium Placement: Attached to Rock or Driftwood, or Free Floating Size: 1 - 3cm  Nutrient Requirements: Low Nutrient and Low CO2 Supplementation Recommended Preferred Water Chemistry: pH 6-8 Growth: Slow Plant Description: Weeping Moss 'Vesicularia ferriei' is part of the Hypnaceae family of aquatic mosses. They are native to shaded waterways throughout tropical areas in Asia. Due to its unique habitat in the wild, this moss can be grown successfully submerged in the aquarium, or emerged in a high humidity terrarium, paludarium, or vivarium.  Weeping Moss characteristically grows in a downward sloping angle. This variety is adored because of its use in aquascaping to create interesting texture and landscapes. This moss works well when attached rock or wood to soften up hardscape. In the aquarium, 'Vesicularia ferriei' is a relatively easy to care for moss that requires low to medium light and minimal fertilization or CO2 supplementation. Moss is ideal for small aquariums, nano aquariums, shrimp tanks, terrariums, and paludariums. Although this plant may be a slow grower in the aquarium, with enough time and care it will begin to flourish and spread.