Aquarium Plant Care Guides

Aquarium plant care guides covering growth requirements, propagation and colour across popular species, from carpets to demanding reds. Find yours.

October 27, 2025

How to grow Hygrophila difformis [Water wisteria]

Water wisteria is a fast-growing, hardy plant that is easy to care for in home aquariums.

August 29, 2025

How to grow Eriocaulon vietnam

Eriocaulon sp. "Vietnam" represents a medium-sized aquatic plant reaching heights of 10-12cm, characterized by its broad, medium-green, arching leaves that form distinct rosette patterns at the base. The plant exhibits a grass-like appearance with relatively broad dark green leaves compared to other Eriocaulon species.

August 28, 2025

How to grow Eleocharis acicularis [Dwarf Hair grass]

Grow a dense dwarf hairgrass carpet: 40–50 PAR with CO2, ~100 PAR no-CO2. Use rich aquasoil, plant 2–4 cm tufts, and trim/uproot sections to prevent algae.

August 14, 2025

How to grow Rotala macrandra & its varietals

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.

July 25, 2025

How to grow micranthemum tweediei "Monte carlo"

Master Monte Carlo carpeting: Complete Micranthemum tweediei guide covering planting techniques, CO2 requirements, lighting needs, algae solutions, and trimming tips for perfect aquarium carpets.

April 22, 2025

How to grow Hygrophila corymbosa (Temple plant)

A page on how to grow the aquatic plant, Hygrophila corymbosa.

March 21, 2025

10 Best Low Tech Plants

For a tank without injected CO2, it is important to focus on plants that thrive in such an environment. This is a list of the Top 10 Best Low Tech Plants for an aquarium and how to care and manage them for low tech aquascape.