Aquarium Plant Care Guides

A care guide to Myriophyllum 'Golden', the pale, fine-leaved cultivar of Myriophyllum mattogrossense. It covers the light, CO2 and nutrients that set its near-white color, why its foliage is prone to algae, why pale growth is not a deficiency, and the trimming and replanting routine that keeps the bush clean and dense.

Ludwigia super red is one of the easiest red stem plants to grow, and 'mini super red' is this plant grown in lean conditions. This guide covers the light that colors it up, what CO2 changes, why extra iron and nitrate limitation won't make it redder, and how to trim it into dense bushes.

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

Some rare plants are easy to grow, and some common ones are not. This guide separates the two, then covers the water hardness, CO2, lighting and nutrient targets demanding species need, plus layout principles for a collection tank and where to source uncommon plants.

The attractive orange-red Rotala rotundifola is a fast growing stem plant that has been a staple of the planted aquarium world for a long time.

Glossostigma elatinoides is one of the most iconic foreground plants in aquascaping- and one of the most misunderstood. The secret isn't a nutrient tweak. It's about energy budgeting at substrate level. Get the light and CO2 right, plant right, and glosso does the rest. Here's the full breakdown.

Two hardy stem plants with strikingly different looks: Bacopa caroliniana turns from green to bronze and pink under strong light, while Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' holds a deep purple even in moderate conditions. A practical guide to growing both for full color, and propagating them from cuttings.

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

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.