AQUARIUM PLANTS Anubias (Araceae, West Africa) These grow slowly, under weak lighting, in soft, acid water. Multiplication takes place through a division of the rhizome, which must never be covered with soil. Anubias barteri There are two varieties: the smallest, the dwarf anubias, is ideal for foregrounds; the biggest, Barter’s anubias, has spear-like leaves and […]
PLANTS FOR THE MORE EXPERIENCED Vallisneria (Hydrocharitaceae, Asia) The vallisnerias are often confused with the sagittarias. Like them, they reproduce through runners, need plenty of light, water that is not too hard, and a slightly acid pH. Vallisneria asiatica The eel grass is found in several varieties. Its leaves are spiraled. It can exceed 40 […]
AQUARIUM PLANTS Rotala (Lythraceae, South-East Asia) The leaves of these species are reddish in color, especially on the underside, but their shape varies according to the setting. They grow in soft, acid water, under strong lighting, and need plenty of iron. The formation of adventitious roots makes it easy to take cuttings. They can produce […]