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Alternanthera reineckii

"Red Hygrophila", Water Hedge

Small form of Alternanthera for foreground to midground planting. Demanding and requiring high light but a superb low accent. Provide CO₂ and a good fertiliser to keep this plant... more (2 additional images)

Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'

Red Parrot Leaf, Red Temple

Relatively fast growing plant. Not hard to keep under good lighting and with CO2 fertilization. A little less demanding than the 'Lilacina' variety and does not grow as many aventitious roots. Best... more

Ammania gracilis

Large Cognac Plant

Beautiful warm dash of colour for the background. Persistent grower under sufficient light. Very similar to Nesaea pedicellata, but the latter with more yellowish leaves. Both species... more (2 additional images)

Limnophila aromatica
(Ambulia conferta)

 Very similar to Limnophila aromatica but with deep dark green upper side of leaves and ruby red undersides. Not difficult to keep if enough CO2 and nutirents are provided. Very unusual and... more

Hygrophila polysperma ''Gold Brown''

Vigorous contrast plant. Its slightly unkempt growth does not seem to bother much. Quite to the contrary: It seems to contribute to its special habit in a harmonic way. Even its slightly stiff... more (1 additional image)

Hygrophila polysperma 'Rosanervis'
(H. polysperma 'Sunset')

Dwarf Hygrophila 'Rosanervis'

Coloured variety with white to pink nerves. Just like the species, this is a strong grower. Trim regularly to maintain a bushy growth. Very undemanding but pretty.

Ludwigia glandulosa
(L. perennis, L. peruensis)

Red Star Ludwigia

Probably one of the most striking and beautiful of all red species. Provide a well balanced fertiliser regime of mico- and macro nutrients to show off this plant to its best. If planted in a bright... more