Proserpinaca palustris, which is commonly called Mermaid weed in the industry, can be found in nature in both North and South America. Though it has been in the hobby for a long time, the plant has never been very popular among hobbyists - perhaps due to its large size or difficulty in growing it to good form.
How to grow Java fern. A long time staple of the hobby, Java fern is most often placed on hardscape as it does not require to be planted on the substrate to grow well. Its dark green leaves and bunching growth form makes it great for creating volumes of green in the tank.
Limnophila aromatica / hippuridoides is an easy stem plant that originates from Asia. It is used as an aromatic herb (Ngò om) in some Vietnamese soups.
The strikingly pink Cryptocoryne 'flamingo' is a recent addition to the aquarium hobby. The distinctive pink leaves stand out a lot in most aquascapes and works well as tonal contrast to clusters of red plants.
How to grow Rotala macrandra & the many different varietals. Rotala macrandra is a popular aquarium plant that has the reputation of being hard to grow well. The combination of soft-water, higher light levels and regular fertilization brings out better forms and colors.
Is melting a normal thing for newly introduce plants? How do I prevent it? What can I do when I have melting plants? This article answers these questions.
How to grow Ludwigia super red? A widely popular red plant that is both easy to grow and intensely red. Similar plants that refer to the same plant: Ludwigia super red, Ludwigia sp. red, Ludwigia mini super red.
How to grow Eriocaulon ratnagiricum. Among the smallest of the Eriocaulons, it is popular due to its unique spiky form. It grows steadily when growth conditions are fulfilled, and is relatively easy to propagate.
A deep dive into 3 critical factors and how to adjust them to help you achieve richer, deeper tones and red colors in your planted tank. Translated to Bahasa Indonesia
How do I quarantine new plants? What is the way to use Hydrogen Peroxide, Bleach or Aluminium Sulphate to 'dip' my plants before introducing them into my tank?
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