Plants

How to grow the popular aquarium plant, Blyxa japonica. Blyxa japonica is a true aquatic that has no emersed form.

How to grow Lobelia cardinalis. It is a relatively easy to grow green stem plant that has been in the hobby a long time.

How to grow Ludwigia super red? A widely popular red plant that is both easy to grow and intensely red. Similar plants that refer to the same plant: Ludwigia super red, Ludwigia sp. red, Ludwigia mini super red.

The attractively red Ludwigia arcuata is a delicate stem aquatic plant that originates from the Americas...

An article on how to grow Bacopa caroliniana and Bacopa salzmannii.

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.

The Synchytrium fungus infection causes galls to form on Java fern leaf and rhizome surfaces. This disease is incurable and eventually results in the death of infected plants.

How to grow Cabomba furcata. Unlike its green cousins, Cabomba furcata is quite a demanding plant to get into good shape.

A post on growing Myriophyllum 'Guyana', a bright green aquatic plant that has been gaining popularity in the aquarium trade.

A guide to growing Pogostemon erectus

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.

Is melting a normal thing for newly introduce plants? How do I prevent it? What can I do when I have melting plants? This article answers these questions.