Other aquarium plants

Phyllanthus fluitans is a floating plant part of the Phyllanthaceae family. he water repellent, heart shaped leaves hide the stem which can sometimes give life to white flowers with six petals.

Salvinia natans is a cosmopolitic floating fern, 1-3 cm, that grows quickly if there is sufficient nutrition and light.

Nice piece of microsorum bound on lava stone. Needs no further treatment before adding in the aquarium. Very strong plant for the aquarium.

Anubias is an attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. The best result is achieved by planting on a stone or tree root.

Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green' is an easy, slow-growing plant that prefers lower light levels. A nice, dense appearance is ensured by the willingness to branch, even without trimming. The green leaves are 2 cm wide and 5 cm long with wavy edges. Tiny white sp

Hygrophila pinnatifida has brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. rowth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background.

Vallisneria spiralis is an excellent plant for beginners, growing in virtually all light and water conditions. Has leaves (of 30-50 cm long, 1-2 cm wide.

The Vallisneria gigantea is very popular and is used especially of larger aquariums. The aquarium height should be at least 50 cm.

Juncus repens is a grass-like marsh plant which also grows strongly under water. In the aquarium, Juncus repens is easy to care for and resilient. Soft water with a good CO2 supply promotes optimum growth. Height: max 20cm.

Cryptocoryne parva is the smallest of all Cryptocorynes: only 3-6 cm tall and a roset less than 5-8 cm wide. Very recommendable foreground plant.

Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It will reach 5-10 cm height.

Microsorum pteropus 'Windeløv' is a patented variety of Microsorum pteropus, named after Tropica's founder Holger Windeløv. Its finely branched leaf tips make it one of the most beautiful aquarium plants. The Microsorum variety becomes 15-20 cm tall and w

Eleocharis acicularis is very common and thrives in almost all conditions in an aquarium. An open space without shading from other plants is still preferable. Height: 6-15 cm.