Aquarium Plant Care Guides

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

3 Key pillars for aquatic plant growth

3 Key pillars for aquatic plant growth

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.

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How to make red root floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) redder?

How to make red root floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) redder?

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.

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Samolus parviflorus red

How to grow Lysimachia parvifolia (Samolus parviflorus red)

A brief guide to growing 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.

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How to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

How to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

A guide on how to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

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How to grow Staurogyne repens

How to grow Staurogyne repens

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

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How to grow Cryptocoryne "Flamingo"

How to grow Cryptocoryne "Flamingo"

The striking pink Cryptocoryne 'Flamingo' is a recent addition to the aquarium hobby. The distinctive pink foliage stands out in most aquascapes and works well as a tonal contrast to clusters of red plants.

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How to grow Rotala ramosior Florida

How to grow Rotala ramosior Florida

A guide on how to grow the attractive stem plant Rotala ramosior Florida. Rotala ramosior Florida is an attractive stem plant with small, deep purple leaves and a green stem. As the name suggests, the plant has been collected in Florida, USA. It is demanding in terms of light and CO2 and is not suitable for low tech/non CO2 injected tanks.

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How to grow Anubias species

How to grow Anubias species

Anubias is famously hard to kill, which is exactly why so many tanks end up with a struggling one. This guide covers how to grow Anubias properly: rhizome placement, light and nutrient needs, whether CO2 matters, and what the algae on those old leaves is really telling you.

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How to grow red aquarium plants

How to grow red aquarium plants

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.

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