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.

Cuphea anagalloidea

Cuphea anagalloidea is a small, demanding stem plant. Its shoots grow around 1.5 to 2 cm wide, measured from leaf tip to leaf tip. The striking red colour on the upper side of the submersed leaves is most intensive under strong light, and it can look like it was brushed on. The red leaves often have small green spots.

Ludwigia brevipes

A hardy mid-ground plant which has to be pruned regularly to keep compact. Low nitrates with high phosphate will make the plant reddish.

Hydrocotyle verticillata

This plant has no specific requirement other than strong light. Periodic pruning is required to produce a densely packed bush.

Phyllanthus fluitans

Easy to grow floating plant. Under right conditions the leaves turn slightly reddish and flowers.

Rotala sp. 'Big Bear'

A new beautiful plant in the hobby. Will do really well under bright light, CO2 injection and adequate nutrient dosing.

Sagittaria sp. narrow leaf

Very hardy plant that will do well in most aquariums.

Marsilea hirsuta

This plant can be grown under various conditions but bright light, CO2 injection and adequate nutrients dosing will make this plant grow dense and as a carpet.  The plant is grown under farm condition and delivered with leaves like a four-leaf clover. After a transitional period it develops different type of leaves, and grow low as a carpet with single leaves

Sagittaria subulata

Very hardy plant that will do well in most aquariums. Requires bright light to grow as a carpet.

Ceratopteris sp. China

This plant requires bright light and space to grow. Can be used as floating plant and background plant.