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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)

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

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

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

Ludwigia inclinata

Demanding, deep red plant. Soft water and ample light are necessary to keep this plant happy. If both is provided, you are rewarded with a wonderful pinkish red colouration and dense growth.

Polygonum sp. 'Kawagoeanum' (P. 'Sao Paulo')

A very intensely colored plant requiring high light and nutrient-rich water. Phosphate should be about 1ppm and CO2 fertilization is a must for this species. Use sparingly as an accent in the... more

Rotala macrandra

Giant Red Rotala

Most striking species in the Rotala genus. Even under apparently ideal conditions, the shoot tips may curl up and growth will stunt. New shoots may form spontaneously after a while and... more (2 additional images)