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Acmella repens
Acmella repens (Wall.) R.K.Jansen
🌍 Tropical Asia Β· India Β· Sri Lanka Β· Malaysia Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Waterline πŸ“ˆ Medium
Unique semi-aquatic creeping plant. Small oval leaves with yellow button flowers. Grows along the waterline. Decorative as marginal plant that continues underwater. Tolerates full submersion moderately.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
10–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Special creeping waterline plant for Dutch style terrace 1.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Grows best along the waterline
  • Yellow button flowers decorative above water
  • Fully submerged less strong than along waterline
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Poor growth
β†’ Too far underwater β€” insufficient light
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Ammannia Golden / Nesaea pedicellata
Ammannia sp. 'Golden' / Nesaea pedicellata Guill. & Perr.
🌍 Africa Β· tropical marsh areas Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground/Background πŸ“ˆ Medium
Golden-orange coloured amphibious plant. Depending on lighting the plant can range from golden-yellow to orange-red. Grows both emersed and submerged. Good intermediate option for warm yellow/orange colour in Dutch style.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
22–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
60–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rich soil recommended
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Golden-orange colour accent for Dutch style. Unique tint few other plants have.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Golden-yellow to orange-red depending on light
  • COβ‚‚ for best colour formation
  • Can be kept both emersed and submerged
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses golden colour
β†’ Insufficient light
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Aponogeton crispus Purple
Aponogeton crispus Thunb. (Purple)
🌍 India Β· Sri Lanka Β· water bodies Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground πŸ“ˆ Variable (dormancy)
Purple/brownish-red variant of A. crispus. Strongly wavy leaves. Grows from a corm that may have dormancy periods. After flowering the plant may decline significantly β€” this is normal. Spectacular but intermittently growing.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–10 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–15 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–300 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
10–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–25 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.8 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
40–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rich soil required β€” knol
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Purple wavy water lily relative. Intermittently growing.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Post-flowering dormancy normal β€” plant grows back
  • Plant corm in rich soil
  • Purple wavy leaves decorative
  • Dormancy period: leave corm in soil
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Plant declines after flowering
β†’ Normal β€” dormancy period after flowering
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Cuphea anagalloidea
Cuphea anagalloidea DC.
🌍 South America Β· subtropical marsh areas Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Waterline πŸ“ˆ Medium
Semi-aquatic plant with small pink flowers. Creeping growth habit. Decorative as marginal plant and underwater variant. Small oval leaves.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
10–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Kruipende semi-aquatische plant voor Dutch style voorgrond/waterlijn.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Semi-aquatic β€” also grows emersed
  • Small pink flowers decorative
  • Creeping growth habit
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Cuphea utriculosa
Cuphea utriculosa Koehne
🌍 South America Β· marsh areas Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Waterline πŸ“ˆ Medium
Semi-aquatic Cuphea with bladder-like fruits (utriculosa = with bladders). Decorative flowers. Similar care to C. anagalloidea but slightly larger.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
10–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Semi-aquatische Cuphea voor Dutch style waterlijn.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Bladder-like fruits characteristic
  • Semi-aquatic β€” also grows emersed
  • Similar to C. anagalloidea
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Elatine triandra Fluorescence
Elatine triandra Schkuhr 'Fluorescence'
🌍 Europe Β· North America β€” temperate climate zones Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground β€” carpet πŸ“ˆ Medium
Miniature plant with small bright green leaves. Fluorescence variant has fluorescent green colour. Carpet-like growth. Rare but particularly decorative.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
15–25 Β°C
Temperate climate
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
30–200 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
60–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Fine active soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Fluorescent green carpet plant for Dutch style foreground.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Fluorescent green is striking
  • Temperate climate β€” no tropical heat
  • Carpet-like growth
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Poor growth
β†’ Temperature too high
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Lagenandra meeboldi Red
Lagenandra meeboldi Engl. 'Red'
🌍 India Β· Sri Lanka Β· riverbanks Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground β€” on hardscape of in soil πŸ“ˆ Slow
Related to Cryptocoryne but grows more as emersed plant. Red variant of L. meeboldi. Dark red-brown leaves. Similar care to Cryptocoryne.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
22–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
5–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
20–100 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil of hardscape
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Red-brown Lagenandra for Dutch style midground.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Related to Cryptocoryne
  • Red leaves under good conditions
  • Lagenandra melt normal after relocation
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Leaves melt (Crypt melt)
β†’ Normal reaction to relocation or parameter change β€” wait 2-4 weeks
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Lagenandra meeboldi Silver Powder
Lagenandra meeboldi 'Silver Powder'
🌍 India Β· Sri Lanka Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground πŸ“ˆ Slow
Variety of L. meeboldi with striking silvery stippled pattern on leaves. Exceptionally decorative. Similar care to red variant.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
22–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
5–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
20–100 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil of hardscape
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Silver stippled Lagenandra β€” most decorative variant.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Silver stippled pattern unique
  • More decorative than red variant
  • Lagenandra melt normal after relocation
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Leaves melt (Crypt melt)
β†’ Normal reaction to relocation or parameter change β€” wait 2-4 weeks
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Limnophila Belem Variegated
Limnophila sp. 'Belem Variegated'
🌍 Brazil Β· Belem region Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Background πŸ“ˆ Medium
Special variegated variety of a Belem Limnophila with feathery whorled leaves and white/yellow variegated zones. Rarer than standard Limnophila.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
60–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Rare variegated Limnophila for Dutch style accent.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Variegated feathery whorls unique
  • Rarer than standard Limnophila
  • COβ‚‚ for best growth and colour
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses variegation
β†’ Insufficient light
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Limnophila hippuridoides mini
Limnophila hippuridoides 'Mini'
🌍 Asia β€” mini cultivar Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground/Background πŸ“ˆ Medium
Compact mini variant of L. hippuridoides. Fine needle-like whorled leaves. Smaller than standard β€” suitable for medium-sized aquariums. Similar care to other Limnophila species.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Compacte mini Limnophila voor Dutch style middengrond.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • More compact mini variant
  • Fine needle-like whorled leaves
  • Suitable for smaller aquariums than standard
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Lysimachia parvifolia
Lysimachia parvifolia Franch. (ex Samolus velerandi)
🌍 Asia β€” formerly traded as Samolus Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Midground πŸ“ˆ Medium
Long traded as "Samolus velerandi" but taxonomically classified as Lysimachia. Small round leaves. Easy to keep. Fresh light green colour. Mini variant available.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
15–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–10 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–15 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–300 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
10–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–25 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.8 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
30–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Any substrate
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Frisse lichtgroene Lysimachia. Vroeger als Samolus verhandeld.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Formerly traded as Samolus velerandi
  • Mini variant available (smaller)
  • Suitable low-tech
  • Fresh light green colour
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Neptunia oleracea
Neptunia oleracea Lour.
🌍 Tropical β€” cosmopolitan Β· floating water plant Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Wateroppervlak πŸ“ˆ Fast
Floating plant with feathery leaves that react to touch (mimosa-like). Unique mechanical response in the hobby. Forms white roots at the water surface.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–30 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–8 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–15 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–20 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
30–400 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
0–15 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
0–30 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0–1 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
100–500 Β΅mol
Full sun ideal
πŸͺ¨ Not applicable
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Drijvende plant met unieke touch-reaktie. Decoratief aan het wateroppervlak.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Leaves react to touch β€” unique
  • Floating β€” no substrate needed
  • Full sun for best growth
  • Regular thinning needed
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Poacea Purple Bamboo
Isachne globosa (Thunb.) Kuntze
🌍 Asia Β· tropical and subtropical banks Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Waterline/Foreground πŸ“ˆ Medium
Grass-like semi-aquatic plant with purple tinges. Decorative marginal grass effect. Grows along the waterline and can be kept submersed. Characteristic purple tint.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
10–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Paars bamboe-achtig oevergras voor Dutch style waterlijn.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Purple tinges characteristic
  • Grows along waterline
  • Can be kept submerged and emersed
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Pogostemon helferi
Pogostemon helferi (Benth.) Press
🌍 Thailand Β· Myanmar Β· rocky streams Common COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Midground πŸ“ˆ Medium
Unique spirally curled leaves. Good midground accent. Pink-red variant (Helferi Red) also available. Grows low and wide.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–10 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–15 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–30 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–25 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.8 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
40–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rich soil recommended
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Spiral ground plant for Dutch style terrace 1-2.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Unique spirally curled leaves
  • Red variant (Helferi Red) also available
  • Grows low and wide
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses spiral form
β†’ Insufficient light
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Pogostemon helferi Red
Pogostemon helferi 'Red'
🌍 Thailand Β· Myanmar β€” red variant Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Midground πŸ“ˆ Medium
Red/pink variant of P. helferi with same spirally curled leaves but with striking red to pink colour. Slightly more demanding than the green standard. High light for best colour formation.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
20–30 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
60–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rich soil recommended
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Red spiral ground plant. Beautiful contrast next to green plants.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Same spiral form as green variant but red
  • High light for red colour
  • Slightly more demanding than green Helferi
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses red
β†’ Insufficient light
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Pogostemon Heidelberg
Pogostemon sp. 'Heidelberg'
🌍 Southeast Asia (precise origin unclear) Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground πŸ“ˆ Medium
Rare Pogostemon variant named after the German city of Heidelberg (probably location of first grower). Similar spiral form to Helferi but somewhat different leaf structure. Medium requirements.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Zeldzame Pogostemon variant voor Dutch style middengrond.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Rarer than Helferi
  • Similar spiral form
  • Medium difficulty
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Potamogeton Curly
Potamogeton sp. 'Curly'
🌍 Temperate β€” cosmopolitan Β· curled variant Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Background πŸ“ˆ Medium
Curled/wavy variant of Potamogeton. Fine serrated curled leaves. Grows vertically upward. Good texture plant for background.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
10–25 Β°C
Temperate climate
βš—οΈ pH
6–8 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–12 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–20 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–400 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
5–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–25 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.8 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
40–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil of sand
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Curled Potamogeton for texture in Dutch style background.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Temperate climate β€” no tropical heat
  • Curled leaf structure unique
  • Grows vertically β€” good background plant
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Poor growth
β†’ Temperature too high
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Potamogeton octandrus Red
Potamogeton octandrus Poir. 'Red'
🌍 Asia Β· tropical water bodies Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground/Background πŸ“ˆ Medium
Red variant of P. octandrus. Slender red lanceolate leaves. More tropical than P. curly. Grows well in warm water.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Red Asian Potamogeton for Dutch style accent.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Red lanceolate leaves
  • More tropical than P. curly
  • Soft water recommended
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses red
β†’ Insufficient light
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Proserpinaca palustris
Proserpinaca palustris L.
🌍 North America Β· marsh areas Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground/Background πŸ“ˆ Medium
Interesting plant that changes leaf form depending on conditions (emersed vs submersed). Submersed leaves are feathery like Myriophyllum; emersed leaves are serrated. Orange-red tinges under high light and low nutrients.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
18–26 Β°C
Temperate/subtropical
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–200 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
2–15 ppm
Low NO₃ = orange-red
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.05–0.3 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
60–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Special leaf-form changer. Orange-red under low NO₃ and high light.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Leaf forms change emersed↔submerged
  • Low NO₃ for orange-red colouration
  • Subtropical β€” lower temperatures OK
  • Similar to Myriophyllum in growth habit
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses orange colour
β†’ NO₃ too high
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Samolus velerandi
Samolus valerandi L.
🌍 Cosmopolitan β€” temperate and subtropical Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Waterline πŸ“ˆ Slow
Note: taxonomically different from Lysimachia parvifolia. Small round light green leaves. Water violet relative. Grows along the waterline. Soft character and refined appearance.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
10–25 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
30–200 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
5–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
30–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Gematigde waterlijnplant voor Dutch style voorgrond.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Temperate climate β€” lower temperatures
  • Simple care
  • Water violet relative
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Staurogyne Repens Purple
Staurogyne sp. 'Repens Purple'
🌍 Brazil β€” purple cultivar of S. repens Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Low midground πŸ“ˆ Slow-medium
Purple variant of the popular S. repens. Similar growth habit but with striking purple/dark violet tint under high light. Slightly rarer than standard repens.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
18–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
40–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Purple Staurogyne for colour accent in Dutch style foreground.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Purple tint under high light
  • Slightly rarer than standard repens
  • Similar care
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses purple
β†’ Insufficient light
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Staurogyne sp. Brown
Staurogyne sp. 'Brown'
🌍 Asia β€” brown variant Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Foreground/Low midground πŸ“ˆ Slow-medium
Brown/brownish-green variant of Staurogyne. Special earthy brown colour. Similar growth habit to repens but with warm brown tinges.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
18–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7.5 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–8 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–12 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–250 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–20 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.5 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
40–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Bruine Staurogyne voor aardse kleuraccent in Dutch style.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Brown earthy colour unique
  • Similar to repens in growth habit
  • Warm brown tinges
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Vallisneria triptera
Vallisneria triptera Asch.
🌍 Australia Β· Northern Australian subspecies Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Background πŸ“ˆ Medium-fast
Rare Australian Vallisneria with three-winged (triptera = three wings) flowering stem. Broad ribbon-like leaves. Spreads via runners. Tolerant of hard water.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–8 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–15 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–20 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–400 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
5–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–30 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–1 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
40–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil of sand β€” uitlopers
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Zeldzame Australische Vallisneria voor Dutch style achtergrond.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Australian species β€” tolerates hard water
  • Spreads via runners
  • Three-winged flowering stem characteristic
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Vallisneria rubra
Vallisneria sp. 'Rubra'
🌍 Asia β€” red variant Uncommon COβ‚‚ Optional Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Background πŸ“ˆ Medium-fast
Red variant of Vallisneria with reddish ribbon-like leaves. More beautiful than green standard. Similar growth habit but with more decorative red colour under high light.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
20–28 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
6–8 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–12 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–15 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
50–350 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
5–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
5–25 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.1–0.8 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.1–0.3 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
40–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke soil of sand
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Red Vallisneria for Dutch style background accent.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Red ribbon-like leaves more decorative
  • Similar care to green Vallisneria
  • Fe dosing for better red colour
πŸ” Problems
⚠ Loses red
β†’ Insufficient light or Fe deficiency
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Xyris difformis
Xyris difformis Chapm.
🌍 North America Β· subtropical marsh areas Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground πŸ“ˆ Slow
Unique fan-shaped/spiral leaves in rosette form. Grows as rosette plant. Rare in the hobby but with characteristic appearance. Lightly grass-like.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
18–26 Β°C
βš—οΈ pH
5.5–7 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–5 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–8 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
30–180 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
15–25 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
2–15 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.05–0.3 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
60–180 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke zachte soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Unieke spiraalvormige rozetteplant voor Dutch style accent.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Spiral rosette unique
  • Soft water recommended
  • Rare β€” preserve specimens
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Xyris montana
Xyris montana Ries
🌍 North America Β· mountain areas Uncommon COβ‚‚ Recommended Diff.: β˜…β˜…β˜… πŸ“ Midground πŸ“ˆ Slow
Mountain variant of Xyris. Similar appearance but slightly more robust. Grows in cooler conditions than X. difformis. Rare in the hobby.
βš—οΈ Water parameters
🌑️ Temp
12–24 Β°C
Mountain species β€” cooler water
βš—οΈ pH
5–7 pH
πŸ”΅ KH
0–4 Β°dKH
πŸ’§ GH
1–8 Β°dGH
πŸ“Š TDS
20–150 ppm
🌿 COβ‚‚
10–20 ppm
πŸ§ͺ NO₃
2–12 ppm
πŸ”¬ POβ‚„
0.05–0.2 ppm
βš™οΈ Fe
0.05–0.2 ppm
πŸ’‘ PAR
50–150 Β΅mol
πŸͺ¨ Rijke zachte soil
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Dutch Style
Bergvariant Xyris β€” koeler water dan de standaard soort.
πŸ’‘ Tips
  • Mountain species β€” cooler water than difformis
  • Rarer than X. difformis
  • Soft water required
Data: STRAAT Dutch Style Β· Aquasabi Β· community-verified sources | 2026 Aquabloom