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.

Monosolenium tenerum 'Pellia'

Can be grown under various aquarium conditions but will look more attractive with bright light and CO2

Echinodorus 'Joyo Red'

An attractive hybrid variety with ruby red lanceolate leaves.

Cryptocoryne lucens

Cryptocoryne lucens is another hardy plant that is slow growing and easy to maintain. It will grow under a wide variety of lighting conditions.

Rotala Rotundifolia 'orange'

Very bright light, CO2 injection and adequate nutrient dosing is required to bring out the red coloration.

Nymphaea sp. (Red lilly)

This plant can be kept compact and small by periodic pruning.

Eichornia Crassipies

Water Hyacinths is a floating aquatic plant with swollen emerald-green foliage and beautiful lavender blooms - native to tropical and sub-tropical South America. One of the most popular true floating water plants with roots that hang down in the water, which helps to purify and clean the water by take up excess nutrients from the water and also shading the water and reduces algae growth. This is also useful in a biofilter.

Hygrophilla sp. Quadrivalvis -Needle leaf

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

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.