Plants

A detailed guide to successfully growing carpets in a tank without injected CO2.

How to I switch from a fish tank to a planted tank? These are the 7 key differences and considerations.

What are the basic requirements of a planted tank? How do I have a healthy, thriving freshwater garden? Here we cover the 3 pillars for a successful planted tank.

How to grow and use Staurogyne repens in a planted aquarium.

How to grow Utricularia graminifolia "UG" in a planted aquarium. UG has a reputation of being a difficult plant to grow, but it is actually not a difficult plant to grow at all once you understand its exacting needs.

Bucephalandra are slow-growing, hardy and attractive plants. They are endemic to Indonesia, and are found on the island of Borneo.

How to grow Lobelia cardinalis. It is a relatively easy to grow green stem plant that has been in the hobby a long time.

A guide to choosing Tissue culture plants. What to look out for when buying tissue culture plants.

Do damaged leaves heal? What can an aquarist do to prevent older leaves from deteriorating? How do plants adapt to changes in the environment?

How to grow and use Hydrocotyle tripartita in a planted aquarium. Also known as Hydrocotyle Japan, this plant has been in the hobby for many years and is popular among the aquascaping crowd due to its attractive foliage and easy upkeep.

A guide on how to grow the attractive stem plant, Rotala ramosior Florida.

A guide on how to grow aquatic mosses in a planted aquarium. Covers propagation techniques and how to deal with algae on moss.