Plants

A short guide on how to grow Samolus parviflorus red. This recent addition to the aquarium hobby is a great mid ground plant due to its short height and ease of care.

How to grow the popular aquarium plant, Blyxa japonica. Blyxa japonica is a true aquatic that has no emersed form.

Red root floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) are a popular floating plant in the hobby. Under nitrate limitation they redden up considerably and have attractive reddish leaves and roots.

A guide on how to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

Which red plants can grow without injected CO2? Which is the easiest to grow and manage?

A detailed guide to successfully growing carpets in a tank without injected CO2.

How to I switch from a fish tank to a planted tank? These are the 7 key differences and considerations.

What are the basic requirements of a planted tank? How do I have a healthy, thriving freshwater garden? Here we cover the 3 pillars for a successful planted tank.

How to grow and use Staurogyne repens in a planted aquarium.

How to grow Utricularia graminifolia "UG" in a planted aquarium. UG has a reputation of being a difficult plant to grow, but it is actually not a difficult plant to grow at all once you understand its exacting needs.

Bucephalandra are slow-growing, hardy and attractive plants. They are endemic to Indonesia, and are found on the island of Borneo.

How to grow Lobelia cardinalis. It is a relatively easy to grow green stem plant that has been in the hobby a long time.