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.

Anubias barteri var. glabra

An undemanding midground plant with an unique shaped leaf which requires low light and low maintenance. Ideal for beginners.

Alternanthera Sessilis

This plant can be used in terrarium or Paludarium. It does not survive submerged for more than a few months.

Staurogyne spatulata

A new Staurogyne sp which grows tall. Requires high light and CO2 to grow dense.

Najas indica

Care must be taken as the stems of this delicate plant can break off easily. They can also be kept as floating plant.

Cryptocoryne wendtii "tropica"

This low growing plant can be used as foreground or midground plant. Grows fast and bushy.

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.

Bacopa caroliniana

Given good substrate, adequate lighting and regular fertilization this plant will grow well in the aquarium.

Microcarpaea minima

This plant is not very hard to keep, but will do best with CO2 injection. Multiply by lateral shoots.

Hemianthus micranthemoides

This plant grows faster in bright light conditions and CO2 injection. Should be planted in small groups to make a bush.