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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 'Lilacina'

Magenta Water Hedge

Fairly slow-growing plant with purple coloured leaf undersides. Compact growth under bright light. Plant as a group and allow for enough room. Looks best if framed by light green plants. CO2... more (2 additional images)

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)

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