Chilensis

Sagittaria platyphylla is commonly known as Chilensis or Broad Leaf Sagittaria, and is a wide blade, grass-like plant. It is green in color, fast growing and can be placed in a variety of locations within the aquarium. Plant the Chilensis in bunches or singly in the mid-ground part of the aquarium to provide a variance [...]

Cabomba

The Cabomba, also known as the Carolina Fanwort, has feathery green leaves, which are divided into narrow segments. It is a densely growing plant that makes for a wonderfull, natural looking background in a planted aquarium. Cabomba does best when grown in nuetral water under moderate lighting. Provide at least 2 watts per gallon of [...]

Brazilian Sword

The Brazilian Sword, a Rosette Plant, is from Tropical America and may grow to a height of 16 inches. The Spathiphyllum tasson’s petiole is larger than its blade, which is ornamented by well-elevated veins. A member of the Araceae family, this plant requires water temperatures of 73°-83°F. The Brazilian Sword prefers a neutral pH, with [...]

Banana Plant

Banana Plant, also known as the Big Floating Heart, is an interesting and unique looking Rosette Plant. It has banana-shaped roots that remain partially unplanted, and store the nutrients for the rest of the plant. The only member of its genus to be used as an aquarium plant because it is the hardiest, and most [...]

Balansae Plant

Cryptocoryne crispatula, also known as the Balansae plant, has very long, thin leaves with ruffled edges and relatively short stems. This plant is amphibious, and when grown out of the water, the leaves will shorten, lose the ruffle, and take on a rounded appearance. The Balansae plant requires a moderate amount of attention to maintain, [...]

Anubias nana

nubias nana is a hardy plant that is an aquarium favorite among many hobbyists. This rosette plant may reach up to 6 inches in length and has beautiful dark green leaves in low, handsome clumps. They usually have diagonal lines running from the center vein to the leaf perimeter. Anubias nana has tall, variable foliage [...]

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