Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' – Intense orange color and spectacular growth
The in vitro Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' brightens up any aquarium with its fine, elegant leaves that change from soft green to a vibrant orange under optimal lighting . This stem plant grows quickly and forms a charming little bush that perfectly adorns the bottom of the tank. Easy to maintain, it adapts equally well to conventional aquariums and demanding aquascapes. With regular maintenance and proper pruning, it offers a striking decorative effect. Its ability to change its color depending on the maintenance conditions makes it an ideal choice for bringing dynamism and originality to the aquatic environment.
Elegant foliage and bright colors, ideal for livening up the aquarium.
Fast growth for a bushy and decorative effect.
Simple maintenance, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' is a variety distinguished by its fine foliage and spectacular color. Halfway between the classic Rotala rotundifolia and Rotala 'Colorata', it retains a more delicate appearance, with slightly curved leaves and a creeping or semi-trailing habit depending on the conditions. Placed in a well-lit aquarium, it develops a vivid orange hue, perfect for contrasting with more traditional green plants.
Its rapid growth makes it an ideal plant for quickly filling an empty space in a planted container. It spreads into a dense bush that gives an impression of volume and movement. Although it can be used in the background, it is particularly appreciated in the middle of a container to structure a composition and add depth.
The ideal conditions for Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra'
Although it adapts to many environments, this plant grows optimally under certain conditions:
It grows easily in a nutritious substrate , but can also adapt to conventional soil provided it has a good nutrient supply. A good filter is also recommended to prevent debris build-up and keep the water clean.
How to plant and maintain Rotala 'H'ra'?
To fully enjoy the beauty of this plant, just follow a few simple steps. Remove the Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' from its in vitro dish, rinse it thoroughly to remove the growing gel, then divide it into several sections. Plant these sections in the substrate, spacing them slightly apart so they can grow well.
Its rapid growth requires regular pruning to prevent it from becoming overgrown. When pruned, it produces new side shoots, making the bush even more dense and colorful. To maximize its vibrancy, fertilization rich in iron and potassium is recommended.
A perfect plant for colorful aquascapes
Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' is highly valued by aquascapers for its bright appearance and ease of maintenance. It blends perfectly with green plants such as mosses, lawns or even decorative elements such as an aquarium root .
It can be used in a variety of ways: in the middle of a tank to structure a decor, in the background to create a dense plant mass, or even as a creeping carpet if it is cut very short and subjected to intense lighting. With its delicate foliage and evolving color, it adapts to all styles of aquariums.
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Tetra AlguMin quickly eliminates all types of algae and prevents their reappearance. It is a mild biological algae control agent. This product is to be used as soon as algae appears. It allows a long-term action, both preventive and curative: prevents and eliminates all kinds of algae.
Flourish Iron™ is an iron gluconate supplement in the ferrous state (Fe+2) that is highly concentrated. It should be used in cases where the need for iron exceeds what can be delivered naturally.
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Refill reagents for JBL ProAquaTest GH test.Simple and safe control of water parameters in fresh water and ponds. Determination of the optimum total hardness.
The Eheimconnection tap for hose with a diameter of 16/22 mm allows you to disconnect and connect the hose safely, cleanly and without backflow of water .
Tetra AlguMin quickly eliminates all types of algae and prevents their reappearance. It is a mild biological algae control agent. This product is to be used as soon as algae appears. It allows a long-term action, both preventive and curative: prevents and eliminates all kinds of algae.
Flourish Iron™ is an iron gluconate supplement in the ferrous state (Fe+2) that is highly concentrated. It should be used in cases where the need for iron exceeds what can be delivered naturally.
Flourish Nitrogen™ is a concentrated blend (15,000 mg/L) of nitrogen sources. It provides nitrogen both in nitrate form and in the plant-preferred form, ammonium.
Refill reagents for JBL ProAquaTest GH test.Simple and safe control of water parameters in fresh water and ponds. Determination of the optimum total hardness.
The Eheimconnection tap for hose with a diameter of 16/22 mm allows you to disconnect and connect the hose safely, cleanly and without backflow of water .
Tetra AlguMin quickly eliminates all types of algae and prevents their reappearance. It is a mild biological algae control agent. This product is to be used as soon as algae appears. It allows a long-term action, both preventive and curative: prevents and eliminates all kinds of algae.
Sagittaria subulata – A versatile and easy aquarium plant
Sagittaria subulata is a robust and easy-to-grow aquatic plant, perfect for planted aquariums. Adaptable and undemanding, it forms attractive green carpets in the foreground and can sometimes surprise visitors by developing taller stems with small white flowers. Thanks to its rapid growth, it adds structure to the aquarium and provides natural hiding places for fish and shrimp.
Ideal foreground plant: Forms a dense, natural carpet.
Undemanding: Tolerates different water types and lighting conditions.
Rapid propagation: Multiplies by stolons to cover the ground.
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' – A Zen touch for your aquarium
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is an elegant and compact aquatic plant, perfect for adding volume and depth to an aquarium. With its small, rounded leaves and moderate growth, it is reminiscent of a miniature Bacopa caroliniana . Placed in groups and pruned regularly, it forms a dense and harmonious bush. Under intense light , its tips take on a reddish tint, providing a beautiful variation of color. This easy-to-maintain plant is ideal for the second or background of an aquarium and adapts equally well to classic aquariums and sophisticated aquascapes.
Aesthetic and compact: dense and structured foliage, ideal for a natural look.
Easy to maintain: moderate growth, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Bonsai effect: takes on a beautiful red tint under good lighting.
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' – The perfect plant carpet for your aquarium
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' is a grassy plant ideal for creating a natural, dense carpet in a freshwater aquarium. Unlike the classic variety, this 'Green' version retains a vibrant green hue, even under strong lighting . It forms a compact and attractive plant carpet thanks to its numerous branches. Easy to maintain, it does not require complex care and grows slowly, thus limiting the need for pruning. For optimal development, a CO2 system and nutrient- rich soil are recommended. Whether for a nano aquarium or a large tank, this plant elegantly enhances the foreground.
Perfect for a natural carpet: quickly forms a compact aquatic lawn.
Evergreen foliage: does not turn red even under intense light.
Easy to maintain: slow growth, ideal for limiting regular pruning.
Pogostemon helferi – Original foreground plant with curly foliage
Pogostemon helferi , also known as “little star” in Thailand, is an aquarium plant as beautiful as it is original. With its bright green , star-shaped, curly leaves, it creates a superb plant carpet on the aquarium floor. Grown in vitro, it is delivered without parasites or algae, and is ready to be divided and planted directly. Its compact size (between 5 and 10 cm) makes it perfect for the foreground. But be careful, this little marvel has its requirements: powerful lighting , a supply of CO2 , a good current and a supply of nutrients are essential for it to flourish. When properly established, it forms a dense and structured vegetation, which looks great in your tank.
Unique curly foliage for a striking visual effect
Ideal for foreground and creating plant carpets
Healthy in vitro plant, without algae or parasites
Taxiphyllum barbieri 'Java Moss' - The easy and versatile aquatic moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri , better known as Java Moss , is one of the most popular plants in aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it grows easily and requires neither intense lighting nor a CO2 system . It can be attached to rocks, roots or left free for a natural and lush effect. This aquatic moss is ideal for providing a refuge for fry and shrimp . Perfect for community aquariums as well as for breeding tanks, it allows you to create natural decors while promoting the balance of the tank.
Easy aquatic foam , perfect for beginners and experts.
Ideal for shrimp and fry , providing them with shelter and food.
Can be fixed to rocks and roots for a natural effect.
Staurogyne repens - A compact and robust aquarium plant
Staurogyne repens is a compact and resilient aquatic plant, ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil, this plant forms a dense, low bush thanks to its small, bright green leaves. It grows slowly and adapts easily to different aquatic environments. Its maintenance is simple: with medium light and a moderate supply of CO2, it flourishes effortlessly. Perfect for aquascaping , it creates a superb plant carpet that will enhance your natural decor. Grown in vitro, it guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis - A dense, natural turf plant
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Natural grass effect: Ideal for aquascaping and foreground.
Suitable for aquariums and ponds: Supports complete or partial immersion.
Easy to maintain: Slow but robust growth, requires little pruning.
Hydrocotyle tripartita - A fast and attractive lawn plant
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Fast turfing effect: Ideal for covering the aquarium floor.
Easy to grow: Excellent adaptation, even in shallow water.
Sagittaria subulata – A versatile and easy aquarium plant
Sagittaria subulata is a robust and easy-to-grow aquatic plant, perfect for planted aquariums. Adaptable and undemanding, it forms attractive green carpets in the foreground and can sometimes surprise visitors by developing taller stems with small white flowers. Thanks to its rapid growth, it adds structure to the aquarium and provides natural hiding places for fish and shrimp.
Ideal foreground plant: Forms a dense, natural carpet.
Undemanding: Tolerates different water types and lighting conditions.
Rapid propagation: Multiplies by stolons to cover the ground.
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' – A Zen touch for your aquarium
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is an elegant and compact aquatic plant, perfect for adding volume and depth to an aquarium. With its small, rounded leaves and moderate growth, it is reminiscent of a miniature Bacopa caroliniana . Placed in groups and pruned regularly, it forms a dense and harmonious bush. Under intense light , its tips take on a reddish tint, providing a beautiful variation of color. This easy-to-maintain plant is ideal for the second or background of an aquarium and adapts equally well to classic aquariums and sophisticated aquascapes.
Aesthetic and compact: dense and structured foliage, ideal for a natural look.
Easy to maintain: moderate growth, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Bonsai effect: takes on a beautiful red tint under good lighting.
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' – The perfect plant carpet for your aquarium
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' is a grassy plant ideal for creating a natural, dense carpet in a freshwater aquarium. Unlike the classic variety, this 'Green' version retains a vibrant green hue, even under strong lighting . It forms a compact and attractive plant carpet thanks to its numerous branches. Easy to maintain, it does not require complex care and grows slowly, thus limiting the need for pruning. For optimal development, a CO2 system and nutrient- rich soil are recommended. Whether for a nano aquarium or a large tank, this plant elegantly enhances the foreground.
Perfect for a natural carpet: quickly forms a compact aquatic lawn.
Evergreen foliage: does not turn red even under intense light.
Easy to maintain: slow growth, ideal for limiting regular pruning.
Pogostemon helferi – Original foreground plant with curly foliage
Pogostemon helferi , also known as “little star” in Thailand, is an aquarium plant as beautiful as it is original. With its bright green , star-shaped, curly leaves, it creates a superb plant carpet on the aquarium floor. Grown in vitro, it is delivered without parasites or algae, and is ready to be divided and planted directly. Its compact size (between 5 and 10 cm) makes it perfect for the foreground. But be careful, this little marvel has its requirements: powerful lighting , a supply of CO2 , a good current and a supply of nutrients are essential for it to flourish. When properly established, it forms a dense and structured vegetation, which looks great in your tank.
Unique curly foliage for a striking visual effect
Ideal for foreground and creating plant carpets
Healthy in vitro plant, without algae or parasites
Taxiphyllum barbieri 'Java Moss' - The easy and versatile aquatic moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri , better known as Java Moss , is one of the most popular plants in aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it grows easily and requires neither intense lighting nor a CO2 system . It can be attached to rocks, roots or left free for a natural and lush effect. This aquatic moss is ideal for providing a refuge for fry and shrimp . Perfect for community aquariums as well as for breeding tanks, it allows you to create natural decors while promoting the balance of the tank.
Easy aquatic foam , perfect for beginners and experts.
Ideal for shrimp and fry , providing them with shelter and food.
Can be fixed to rocks and roots for a natural effect.
Staurogyne repens - A compact and robust aquarium plant
Staurogyne repens is a compact and resilient aquatic plant, ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil, this plant forms a dense, low bush thanks to its small, bright green leaves. It grows slowly and adapts easily to different aquatic environments. Its maintenance is simple: with medium light and a moderate supply of CO2, it flourishes effortlessly. Perfect for aquascaping , it creates a superb plant carpet that will enhance your natural decor. Grown in vitro, it guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis - A dense, natural turf plant
Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a turf-like aquatic plant native to South America. It is perfect for creating a dense, natural-looking plant cover in the foreground of an aquarium. With its slow but robust growth, it adapts equally well to aquariums and outdoor ponds. It thrives in bright lighting and CO2 to accelerate its growth and achieve a truly turf-like effect.
Natural grass effect: Ideal for aquascaping and foreground.
Suitable for aquariums and ponds: Supports complete or partial immersion.
Easy to maintain: Slow but robust growth, requires little pruning.
Hydrocotyle tripartita - A fast and attractive lawn plant
Hydrocotyle tripartita is an aquarium plant of Asian origin that stands out for its rapid growth and ability to form a dense vegetation mat. With its small, bright green leaves and creeping stems, it is perfect for aquascaping and planted aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it requires powerful lighting and a good supply of CO2 to reach its full potential.
Fast turfing effect: Ideal for covering the aquarium floor.
Easy to grow: Excellent adaptation, even in shallow water.
Sagittaria subulata – A versatile and easy aquarium plant
Sagittaria subulata is a robust and easy-to-grow aquatic plant, perfect for planted aquariums. Adaptable and undemanding, it forms attractive green carpets in the foreground and can sometimes surprise visitors by developing taller stems with small white flowers. Thanks to its rapid growth, it adds structure to the aquarium and provides natural hiding places for fish and shrimp.
Ideal foreground plant: Forms a dense, natural carpet.
Undemanding: Tolerates different water types and lighting conditions.
Rapid propagation: Multiplies by stolons to cover the ground.
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' – A Zen touch for your aquarium
Rotala indica 'Bonsai' is an elegant and compact aquatic plant, perfect for adding volume and depth to an aquarium. With its small, rounded leaves and moderate growth, it is reminiscent of a miniature Bacopa caroliniana . Placed in groups and pruned regularly, it forms a dense and harmonious bush. Under intense light , its tips take on a reddish tint, providing a beautiful variation of color. This easy-to-maintain plant is ideal for the second or background of an aquarium and adapts equally well to classic aquariums and sophisticated aquascapes.
Aesthetic and compact: dense and structured foliage, ideal for a natural look.
Easy to maintain: moderate growth, suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists.
Bonsai effect: takes on a beautiful red tint under good lighting.
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' – The perfect plant carpet for your aquarium
Helanthium tenellum 'Green' is a grassy plant ideal for creating a natural, dense carpet in a freshwater aquarium. Unlike the classic variety, this 'Green' version retains a vibrant green hue, even under strong lighting . It forms a compact and attractive plant carpet thanks to its numerous branches. Easy to maintain, it does not require complex care and grows slowly, thus limiting the need for pruning. For optimal development, a CO2 system and nutrient- rich soil are recommended. Whether for a nano aquarium or a large tank, this plant elegantly enhances the foreground.
Perfect for a natural carpet: quickly forms a compact aquatic lawn.
Evergreen foliage: does not turn red even under intense light.
Easy to maintain: slow growth, ideal for limiting regular pruning.
Pogostemon helferi – Original foreground plant with curly foliage
Pogostemon helferi , also known as “little star” in Thailand, is an aquarium plant as beautiful as it is original. With its bright green , star-shaped, curly leaves, it creates a superb plant carpet on the aquarium floor. Grown in vitro, it is delivered without parasites or algae, and is ready to be divided and planted directly. Its compact size (between 5 and 10 cm) makes it perfect for the foreground. But be careful, this little marvel has its requirements: powerful lighting , a supply of CO2 , a good current and a supply of nutrients are essential for it to flourish. When properly established, it forms a dense and structured vegetation, which looks great in your tank.
Unique curly foliage for a striking visual effect
Ideal for foreground and creating plant carpets
Healthy in vitro plant, without algae or parasites
