Lagenandra nairii 'Compact'

Lagenandra nairii ‘Compact’ is endemic to Chalakkudy, Kerala and is quite unique for its stunning compact growing habit; obviously the compact in Lagenandra varieties.

This can be grown submersed as well as emerged in paludariums/ terrariums/ photospheres etc.

Limnophila aromatica/ hippuroides -Purple

Very Bright light, CO2 and adequate nutrient dosing is required to bring out the intense red colour of this plant.

Myriophyllum scabratum -Green

Clean and clear water is required as debris may clog the fine leaves.

Sagittaria sp. Giant

Very hardy plant that will do well in most aquariums.

Aponogeton undulates

The long thin shaped leaves of this plant makes it ideal for midground or background of the aquarium.

Aglaonema Simplex

An easy to keep slow growing plant which can be placed in the midground. Usually used in paludariums and terrariums.

Lagenandra ovata

Grows high and can be used as a background plant. This low demanding plant can be grown emersed and submersed. Ensure rhizome is not fully buried.

Hygrophilla sp.quadrivalvis -Broad leaf

This is a fast growing plant and should be pruned regularly.

Bolbitis heteroclita 'difformis'

Bolbitis heteroclita "difformis" is a small, fine tripinate -leaved form of B. heteroclita, originating from the Philippines widely known as Mini Bolbitis. This fern grows very slowly under water and grows best when cultivated as a terrestrial plant.

This is more suitable to grow emerged in paludariums/terrariums/phytospheres etc & also suitable for moist & warm terrariums/ Vertical Gardens etc.

The best method to plant this is tying it on a piece of wood / rough stone /tree root with a dark cotton thread or fishing line to attach the plant until the roots holds the material & doesn’t appreciate being planted in the substrate in submersed condition & the rhizome should not buried in the substrate . Low light, low Co2 & very less nutrients are advised.

Echinodorus Tennelus 'micro'

Requires nutrients and healthy substrate to create a lawn like appearance.