Plants

Is melting a normal thing for newly introduce plants? How do I prevent it? What can I do when I have melting plants? This article answers these questions.

How to propagate Eriocaulon species by splitting them using a blade.

A post on growing Myriophyllum 'Guyana', a bright green aquatic plant that has been gaining popularity in the aquarium trade.

How to grow Rotala macrandra & the many different varietals. Rotala macrandra is a popular aquarium plant that has the reputation of being hard to grow well. The combination of soft-water, higher light levels and regular fertilization brings out better forms and colors.

The Synchytrium fungus infection causes galls to form on Java fern leaf and rhizome surfaces. This disease is incurable and eventually results in the death of infected plants.

An article on how to grow Bacopa caroliniana and Bacopa salzmannii.

A guide on how to grow Xyris red.

A short guide on how to grow Samolus parviflorus red. This recent addition to the aquarium hobby is a great mid ground plant due to its short height and ease of care.

How to grow the popular aquarium plant, Blyxa japonica. Blyxa japonica is a true aquatic that has no emersed form.

Red root floaters (Phyllanthus fluitans) are a popular floating plant in the hobby. Under nitrate limitation they redden up considerably and have attractive reddish leaves and roots.

A guide on how to grow Ludwigia 'Pantanal'

Which red plants can grow without injected CO2? Which is the easiest to grow and manage?