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.

Cryptocoryne cognatoides

Easy to grow plant once it becomes established in the aquarium.

Vallisneria ' mini twister'

This undemanding plant with twisted leaves can be grown under various conditions. Can be used in midground or background,

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.

Potamogeton Octandrus - Red

Undemanding plant, once established in the aquarium will grow fast. Frequent pruning is needed to maintain shape.

Echinodorus Cordifolius Marble Queen - Yellow

Undemanding and easy plant to keep. Regular pruning is required.

Marsilea sp. fern -Giant

This plant can be grown under various conditions and the plant spreads through runners.

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.

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.

Taxiphyllum 'Flame'

A rare but increasingly popular and attractive sp of Moss.