Rotala rotundifolia – Intense red color and fast growth
The Rotala rotundifolia in a mini pot is the perfect plant for those who want to bring color and dynamism to the bottom of their aquarium . Very popular in planted tanks, it develops green, yellow or red foliage depending on the light intensity . With strong lighting , its stems take on magnificent pink to orange-red tones. Sold in a mini coconut fiber pot, it is ready to plant , without preparation or separation of stems. It is a plant with a stem that is quick and easy to cut , ideal for creating a bushy effect. It adapts very well even without a Co2 system , and is easily pruned to maintain a nice density.
Foliage colored from green to red depending on the light
Rotala rotundifolia: a stem plant ideal for the background
Native to Asia, Rotala rotundifolia grows in humid areas such as rice paddies or river banks. In aquariums, it can reach 30 to 60 cm in height , with thin, flexible stems covered with narrow, colorful leaves . Its name “rotundifolia” comes from its round leaves when emerged, but when submerged, they become long and thin.
This plant grows quickly and produces a large number of shoots, giving it a very dense appearance. To prevent it from blocking the light on the lower leaves, regular pruning is recommended. Trimming the heads produces wider growth and a beautiful bushy effect. It is perfect for structuring the bottom of the aquarium or for creating a "plant street" in Dutch-style tanks.
A plant that is easy to maintain and propagate
Rotala rotundifolia is undemanding. It adapts to a wide range of parameters: temperature between 18 and 30°C , pH from 6 to 7.5 , and GH from 0 to 12. It thrives in most tanks, even with moderate lighting. But the stronger the light, the more spectacular the red coloration. A supply of nutrients and well-maintained water with a good filter will help maintain healthy growth.
This is a perfect plant for beginners and enthusiasts alike. It is easy to propagate: simply cut off a healthy stem and replant it . You can also prune stems that are too tall and replant the upper part. It does not require any special nutrient substrate , grows equally well in sand or richer soil, and combines very well with mosses or aquarium roots for a natural and structured look.
With its colorful leaves and ability to quickly structure a space, Rotala rotundifolia is a smart and aesthetic choice for all types of containers. It's a great ally for absorbing nitrates, and its rapid growth allows for a complete display in a short time.
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Limnophila sessiliflora: fast growing and easy to maintain
Limnophila sessiliflora is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia, prized for its fast growth and ease of care . Its slender stems can reach up to 40 cm in height and 3-4 cm in width, providing dense and attractive foliage. This plant is ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, adapting equally well to nano-aquariums and large tanks. Available in a mini coco fiber pot, it is ready to be planted directly into your aquarium, without requiring any additional preparation.
Echinodorus 'Reni' is a real gem for your aquarium. This compact cultivar is attractive for its controlled size and leaves in shades ranging from saffron red to beetroot red . It is one of the lowest growing red Echinodorus, perfect for tanks of all sizes. Its moderate growth and resistance make it an ally of choice for beginners and experienced aquarists. It thrives even without the addition of a CO2 system , and simply requires moderate light and a little nutrients to reveal its full potential. Versatile and easy to maintain, it can be planted in the background or in the background to create a lively and structured decor.
Spectacular red plant with intense and varied reflections
Ideal for small and large aquariums, easy to maintain
Bacopa caroliniana – An easy, hardy and very decorative plant
Bacopa caroliniana in a mini pot is a superb stem plant, native to North America, ideal for creating dense clumps in the background or middle ground . It seduces with its fleshy, oval, pretty light green leaves and its ability to form harmonious bushes in all types of aquariums. Sold in a coconut fiber pot, it is ready to plant, without preparation : just bury it where you want. With its slow growth and great adaptability, it is a perfect plant for beginners. It requires little care, moderate to strong lighting , a little patience... and it will thank you with its soothing presence and elegant foliage.
Fleshy, light green foliage, ideal for creating contrast
Mini fiber pot: no rock wool, ready to plant
Perfect for beginners, low maintenance, slow growing
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' – Dense foliage and coppery shades
Decorative, robust and easy to plant , the Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' in a mini pot is perfect for creating a dense and natural plant background . With its finely textured leaves with sometimes coppery reflections under good lighting , it transforms the bottom of the tank into a real small aquatic garden. Thanks to its moderate growth and its very simple needs, it adapts easily to low-tech aquariums, even without CO2 injection. Sold in a mini coconut pot, it is ready to plant effortlessly. It is a perfect choice for those who want a plant that is both aesthetic, practical, and requires little maintenance.
Light green foliage with unique copper hues
Suitable for low-tech tanks without CO2 or intense light
Practical mini coconut pot: direct planting, without preparation
Salvinia minima - The perfect floating plant for your aquarium
Salvinia minima is a small floating fern that adds a natural and elegant touch to aquariums. Highly prized for its water-repellent leaves and rapid growth , it forms a green carpet on the water's surface, providing ideal shelter for fish and helping to limit algae growth. Easy to maintain, it grows quickly in optimal conditions and filters light for a more natural environment.
Decorative floating plant: Decorates the surface of the aquarium.
Balances the aquarium: Reduces nitrates and limits algae.
Phyllanthus fluitans - A floating plant with red highlights
Phyllanthus fluitans , also known as Red Root Floater , is a floating plant native to South America. It is particularly popular for its heart-shaped leaves , which take on a reddish hue under intense lighting . Easy to maintain, it grows quickly and creates a spectacular surface effect while providing ideal shade for fish such as bettas. Its red roots and white flowers add a natural and original touch to any aquarium.
Unique decorative effect: Red foliage under strong light.
Fish Hideouts: Provides shelter for bettas and shrimp.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' – Natural elegance and colorful foliage
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is an Asian variety with a wild and refined look, perfect for giving a natural and structured appearance to the front or middle of the aquarium. Native to Sri Lanka, this rosette plant is distinguished by its olive green curly leaves with a mauve reverse , which gives it a crazy charm. It grows slowly, but quickly forms beautiful thick clumps . Very tolerant, it does not require intense lighting, nor systematic addition of a CO2 system , even if these elements boost its growth. It adapts easily to the conditions of the tank and resists well to beginners. An ideal option to add a touch of elegance without complicating your life.
Unique olive green foliage with a very decorative mauve underside
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.
Dreaming of a lush, natural plant carpet for your aquarium? Eleocharis acicularis is the plant for you! Easy to grow, it grows quickly and adapts to a wide range of conditions. Ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike, this grassy plant forms a dense, attractive carpet. It guarantees a natural look while improving water quality. Grown in vitro, it is guaranteed to be pest-free, algae-free, and free from chemical fertilizers.
Easy to grow : ideal for creating a natural plant carpet.
Parasite-free : from in vitro culture, guaranteed to be free of algae and snails.
Adaptable : suitable for both nano-aquariums and large volumes.
Micranthemum Monte Carlo - The ideal plant for a lush carpet
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' is a ground cover aquarium plant that forms a dense, lush carpet in the foreground of the tank. Native to South America, it is distinguished by its light green, rounded, and very compact foliage , perfect for creating a natural plant substrate. Easy to maintain, it thrives with good lighting and a moderate CO2 system . This versatile plant can be grown in a "dry start" to encourage its rooting before immersion. Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, it enhances any type of aquarium by adding a natural and harmonious touch.
Creates a dense plant carpet for a spectacular aquascaping effect.
Easy to care for with regular pruning to prevent suffocation.
Compatible with various conditions , even under moderate lighting.
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.
Limnobium laevigatum - A decorative and easy floating plant
Limnobium laevigatum , also known as Frogweed , is a floating plant native to South America. It is ideal for uncovered aquariums and adds a natural touch with its bright green leaves. Popular for its long roots that provide hiding places for surface fish, this plant is also an excellent indicator of nutrients in the water. Easy to maintain and with medium growth, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Aesthetic floating plant: Perfect for uncovered aquariums.
Easy to maintain: Low light and CO2 requirements.
Ideal hiding places: Provides shelter for surface fish.
Salvinia minima - The perfect floating plant for your aquarium
Salvinia minima is a small floating fern that adds a natural and elegant touch to aquariums. Highly prized for its water-repellent leaves and rapid growth , it forms a green carpet on the water's surface, providing ideal shelter for fish and helping to limit algae growth. Easy to maintain, it grows quickly in optimal conditions and filters light for a more natural environment.
Decorative floating plant: Decorates the surface of the aquarium.
Balances the aquarium: Reduces nitrates and limits algae.
Phyllanthus fluitans - A floating plant with red highlights
Phyllanthus fluitans , also known as Red Root Floater , is a floating plant native to South America. It is particularly popular for its heart-shaped leaves , which take on a reddish hue under intense lighting . Easy to maintain, it grows quickly and creates a spectacular surface effect while providing ideal shade for fish such as bettas. Its red roots and white flowers add a natural and original touch to any aquarium.
Unique decorative effect: Red foliage under strong light.
Fish Hideouts: Provides shelter for bettas and shrimp.
Riccia fluitans - A versatile floating moss for aquariums
Riccia fluitans , also known as the water lily , is a highly versatile aquatic moss. Popularized by aquascaping master Takashi Amano , it can be used floating or attached to roots and rocks to create beautiful underwater landscapes. Easy to maintain, it forms oxygen bubbles when healthy and provides an excellent refuge for fish and shrimp. Whether you are an aquascaper or a beginner, this plant will enhance your aquarium.
Floating or fixed plant: Ideal for aquascaping and natural aquariums.
Rich in oxygen: Forms bubbles which indicate the good health of the tank.
Fry hiding places: Ideal protection for young fish and shrimp.
