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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.
Plant Difficulty | Medium |
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Light Requirement | Very Bright |
Plant Type | Stem |
Forms a lush grassy carpet under very bright light, CO2 and adequate nutrients.
Plant Difficulty | Easy |
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Light Requirement | Bright |
Plant Type | Rhizome |
Easy to grow plant used in Dutch aquascapes. Under the right conditions the stems and leaves develop reddish tint. Picture is of emersed form.
Plant Difficulty | Easy |
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Light Requirement | Very Bright |
Plant Type | Stem |
Details
Cryptocoryne lucens is another hardy plant that is slow growing and easy to maintain. It will grow under a wide variety of lighting conditions.
DetailsWith bright light, CO2 injection and adequate nutrient dosing, is required for this plant to do well in the aquarium. Regular pruning is required.
Plant Difficulty | Easy |
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Light Requirement | Very Bright |
Plant Type | Stem |
Good choice for Dutch aquariums. Requires high light, CO2 and nutrients to bring out the color. Clean and clear water is required as debris may clog the fine leaves.
Plant Difficulty | Easy |
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Light Requirement | Very Bright |
Plant Type | Stem |
Undemanding plants which can be grown under various conditions. Can also be used as foreground plants under very bright light and regular pruning.
Plant Difficulty | Easy |
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Light Requirement | Very Bright |
Plant Type | Stem |
This plant requires nutrient rich substrate. Regular pruning will keep it looking its best.
Plant Difficulty | Easy |
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Light Requirement | Low |
Plant Type | Rhizome |
This needle leaf variety of P stellatus can be used as a background plant. Requires high light, CO2 and nutrient dosing.
Plant Difficulty | Medium |
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Light Requirement | Very Bright |
Plant Type | Stem |
Nutrient rich substrate is required for this plant which grows large. Suitable for large aquariums.
Plant Difficulty | Easy |
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Light Requirement | Medium |
Plant Type | Rosette |