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.

An article on how to grow Micranthemum tweediei "Monte carlo". This bright green carpet plant has become a staple in the planted aquarium hobby due to its hardy nature and ease of growth.

How to grow Rotala tulunadensis. Rotala tulunadensis is light green stem plant that grows best in very soft water.

How to grow Myriophyllum "golden". While Myriophyllum matogrossense is an easy green plant, the "golden" varietal is a much more sensitive plant and requires much better tank conditions to grow well.

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

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.

A short article on how to grow Ludwigia brevipes; how to get it redder and how to prune it.

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?

Everyone loves carpets. But which one should I choose for smaller tanks, low tech aquarium or high tech tank? This article presents the pros and cons of the varied options in the market...

A guide to growing aquatic mosses in a planted aquarium. Covers propagation techniques and how to deal with algae on moss.

Hygrophila sp. chai is an interesting mutation of Hygrophila araguaia that originated from South Island's farm in Singapore.

Do damaged leaves heal? What can an aquarist do to prevent older leaves from deteriorating? How do plants adapt to changes in the environment?