Tropica is an importer and supplier of aquarium plants. Tropica has a wide range of In-Vitro plants, from which we have the majority in our store. In addition, Tropica has a range of products to maintain aquarium plants in a good manner.
Microsorum pteropus is a highly variable species, and new varieties are easily bred. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow at a less acute angle from the stem than the normal Microsorum pteropus. Leaves becomes 10-20 cm and a rhizom
Pogostemon helferi is an unusual and distinctive aquatic plant with a compact habit, curly leaves and a strikingly beautiful green colour. Height: 5-10 cm
Rotala macrandra is a wonderful aquarium plant that exhibits a beautiful combination of red and green colors under the right conditions. Gets +- 30 centimeters high.
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height.
Helanthium ‘Quadricostatus’ from South America has characteristic light-green leaves 10-15 cm long which form a good contrast to the darker aquarium plants. It is most beautiful when planted in groups, each roset becoming 15-20 cm wide.
The Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a green grass plant which can be used to form a grass patch in the aquarium.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly fluted leaf margins, 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive-brown with violet underside.
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis from South America can grow very compact, but a "lawn effect'' (4-7 cm tall) is only achieved at high light intensity.
Bacopa caroliniana originates from USA and has been used as an aquarium plant for many years. Stems become 10-30 cm long and 3-4 cm wide.
The Ranunculus inundatus is a low-growing plant that can well be used as ground cover. Gets +- 10 centimeters high.
'Reni' is a well-known cultivar characterised by being amongst the smallest of the red Echinodorus, 15-40 cm tall and a roset from 15-25 wide.
The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves'', but this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular leaves. Rotala rotundifolia from South-East Asia has 15-30 long stems (2-3 cm wide) and long, narrow leaves.
The Sagittaria subulata is a fast grower and an ideal plant to use as ground cover. Gets +- 10 centimeters high.
Weeping moss (Vesicularia ferriei) is a kind moss which hangs in the aquarium. This moss is excellent for binding on wood or stone. 100% safe from an in vitro cup.
The Gratiola viscidula is a plant that is very suitable for use in nano aquariums. Gets +- 25 centimeters high.
Echinodorus 'Reni' is a well-known cultivar characterised by being amongst the smallest of the red Echinodorus, 15-40 cm tall and a roset from 15-25 wide.
Lobelia cardinalis grows wild in Northern America. In the nursery this plant is cultivated in marshy conditions, forming dark-green leaves which are purple underneath. In aquariums the leaves turn a beautiful shade of light-green, with stems 10-30 cm tall
Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia originates from an Australian tissue propagation laboratory. It is a very beautiful variety with heart-shaped leaves. Heigth: 10-15cm.
The appearance of Littorella uniflora makes it an easily recognizable plant in the aquarium. Each rosette is planted separately with a distance of a few cm. They will readily send out runners. In time a very characteristic carpet of fat and fleshy leave
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more.
Spiky’ is Asiatic and grows 2-10 cm tall. Best described as Christmas moss' big brother, it is bigger and forms many deep green, branched shoots. Spiky moss does best on vertical surfaces where the branched shoots will show.
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. It grows slowly, and the leaves survive for several years, giving slow
“Araguaia” is a river system in Brazil and it is under this name that the plant has become known. The stem becomes 10-20 cm tall and 6-15 cm wide.