Aquarium Plant Care Guides

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

How to grow Hemianthus glomeratus ; Pearlweed/Baby tears/Hemianthus micranthemoides

How to grow Hemianthus glomeratus ; Pearlweed/Baby tears/Hemianthus micranthemoides

How to grow Hemianthus glomeratus (Pearlweed/Baby tears/Hemianthus micranthemoides) in the aquarium.

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How to grow Eriocaulon quinquangulare

How to grow Eriocaulon quinquangulare

This reddish Eriocaulon originates from India and is a recent addition to the aquatic hobby.

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How to grow Hygrophila pinnatifida

How to grow Hygrophila pinnatifida

The attractive Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India and has become quite common in the hobby.

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How to grow "HC Cuba"

How to grow "HC Cuba"

Hemianthus callitrichoides (HC) 'Cuba' (a.k.a. dwarf baby tears) is one of the smallest ground creepers available in the hobby.

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How to grow Centrolepis drummondiana (blood vomit)

How to grow Centrolepis drummondiana (blood vomit)

Centrolepis drummondiana  (previously Trithuria lanterna and often erroneously labeled as 'Eriocaulon blood vomit') originates from Australia. This is a detailed growing and propagation guide.

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How to grow Mermaid weed (Proserpinaca palustris)

How to grow Mermaid weed (Proserpinaca palustris)

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. 

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Alternanthera reneckii

How to grow Alternanthera reineckii "AR"

Alternanthera reineckii and its variants are among the most popular and attractive red plants. This is how to how to grow them...

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How to grow Limnophila aromatica

How to grow Limnophila aromatica

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.

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How to grow Sygonananthus species (S. Macrocaulon, S. 'lago grande')

How to grow Sygonananthus species (S. Macrocaulon, S. 'lago grande')

The Syngonanthus species is found in the Amazon in very soft blackwater rivers. The variants featured here all have attractive bright green foliage. Complete aquarium care for Syngonanthus macrocaulon (aka Tonina sp. Belem): soft water, aquasoil, light & CO2. Planting, trimming/propagation + similar species.

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