Most plants kept in aquaria are truly bog plants by nature, which can grow emerged (above the waterline) as well as submerged (below the waterline). Only a very small part of aquarium plants are true aquatic plants, like Blyxa or Vallisneria. Those cannot exist above the waterline. Most nurseries cultivate their aquarium plants in their emerged form, which has quite a few advantages. There are no algae, overall cultivation is easier, and water plants tend to grow much faster when cultivated above the waterline.
The emerged form of these bog plants is often quite different from the submerged form. Often they only show their true beauty when cultivated in an aquarium, e.g. they can develop another colour, or grow finer or narrower leaves.
Most potted plants we offer have been cultivated emerged, as they tend to be much more robust than plants from submerged cultivation. Once inside the aquarium they adapt to the new conditions rapidly and assume their underwater form very soon. Another advantage is that you do not run any risk of introducing snails with these plants, as the commonly known aquatic snails cannot live above the waterline.
Besides potted plants from emerged cultivation we offer a wide range of in vitro plants. These plants are cultivated in a laboratory under sterile conditions and do not contain any pests or traces of pesticides or fertiliser. Plants from in vitro cultivation can be planted in shrimp tanks immediately and without previous quarantine.
For the various areas in the aquarium and for different aquascaping styles, there are different plants, too. Ground-covering plants have an especially flat growth habit, which gives them a lawn- or carpet-like appearance. If you let them grow, they can cover the entire bottom area of your tank.
Foreground plants stay relatively small, which makes them ideal for the combination with ground-covering plants. Plants for the middle ground grow to medium size and create a transition to the higher plants in the back of the tank. There is a vast range of different aquatic plants for this area, which are all suitable for the use in aquascapes, too.
Background plants grow especially high. For this reason, they ought to be placed in the area at the back of a tank or aquascape. The combination of ground-covering plants, foreground, middle ground and background plants can result in an attractive stepped layout that creates a sense of depth in your aquarium.
Epiphytic plants can be attached to driftwood or rocks, where they take root. Mosses in particular add a lot of atmosphere to an aquarium and create a very natural feeling, reminding of natural woods.
We are proud to offer a well-rounded range of aquatic plants fine-tuned to the needs and desires of aquascapers in particular and aquarium plant enthusiasts in general, which does not only contain popular standards but also many rare plants that are hard to come by otherwise.