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.

Staurogyne zeylanica

A short erect trailing stem plant with hairy- velvet branches.

Hygrophilla angustifolia

This plant grows fast under bright light and adequate nutrient dosing.

Limnophila aromatica/ hippuroides -Purple

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

Rotala Rotundifolia 'high red'

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

Lagenandra toxicaria "giant"

Undemanding plant but will do very well in nutrient rich substrate, bright light, CO2 and adequate nutrient dosing.

Rotala macrandra 'mini butterfly'

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

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.

Najas roraima

Under high light and nutrient dosing, the tip of the plant turns red. The leaves have dotted pattern. Care must be taken as the stems of this delicate plant can break off easily. They can also be kept as floating plant.

Ammannia senegalensis

This plant can tolerate high temperature. CO2 and nutrients are required for the plant to become orange red.