Species Catalogue

Fine-leaved grass-like plant that forms low carpets. One of the easier carpet plants — tolerates lower light than most. From New Zealand.

Limnophila aromatica is a stunning stem plant with leaves that shift from green to vibrant purple-red under high light and good iron supplementation. Used extensively in Dutch-style aquascaping, it provides brilliant colour contrast in the background.

Aromatic stem plant with whorled needle-like leaves. Develops purple-red tips under high light. Fine, feathery texture.

An elegant Limnophila with longer, finely serrated leaves arranged in whorls. Under intense light the leaves turn vivid pink to purple, creating striking colour columns for Dutch and Nature Aquarium style. Requires CO2 and good fertilisation for the best colour expression but grows vigorously once established.

Unique Limnophila with textured, slightly wrinkled leaves. Bronze-green coloration. Grows emersed beautifully too.

Sometimes called Ambulia, this fast-growing stem plant produces dense whorls of fine, feathery leaves that resemble a soft green bottle brush. One of the most forgiving stem plants — it grows without CO2 injection and tolerates a wide pH range, making it ideal for beginner planted tanks.

Vietnamese variety with feathery whorled leaves that develop reddish-purple tones. Fast-growing background plant with great colour.

European native with rosettes of narrow, bright green leaves. Spreads by runners to form carpets. Does well in cooler water.

A beautiful aquatic plant with round, bright green leaves above and reddish-purple undersides. It grows well in low to medium light without CO2, making it a good choice for lower-tech planted tanks.

Compact rosette plant with spoon-shaped leaves — green on top, vivid purple underneath. One of the most striking two-tone aquascaping plants. Very adaptable and slow-growing. Excellent as a midground accent.

Ludwigia Arcuata is a fine-leaved stem plant with narrow, needle-like leaves that turn deep red to orange-red under high light and iron-rich dosing, contrasting beautifully with broader-leaved green plants. It requires more light and nutrients than L. repens to achieve its signature colour. Frequent trimming promotes bushy side-shoot growth and prevents the lower stem from going bare.

Ludwigia Atlantis is a vibrant stem plant prized for its striking red and orange coloration, especially under high light conditions. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves display a beautiful gradient from green to deep red depending on lighting and nutrient availability. It grows moderately fast and is ideal for creating colorful midground to background displays in planted aquariums.

Fine-leaved Ludwigia with orange-red coloration. Similar to L. arcuata but with slightly broader leaves. Beautiful colour accent plant.

One of the most striking red-orange stem plants. Whorled leaf arrangement creates a unique spiral pattern. Demanding but spectacular.

Broad diamond-shaped leaves with orange-red colouration. More compact than most Ludwigias. Beautiful midground accent.

Ludwigia Mullertii is a hybrid stem plant known for its striking red-to-pink coloration on the undersides of leaves, especially under high light. It features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a moderately fast growth rate, making it an excellent choice for mid-to-background placement in planted aquariums. This cultivar is more forgiving than some Ludwigia species and responds well to fertilization and CO2 supplementation.

Japanese Ludwigia with oval leaves that turn salmon-pink under good light. Elegant and easy compared to other coloured Ludwigias.

Ludwigia Palustris is one of the most accessible red stem plants, displaying green upper leaf surfaces and deep reddish-pink undersides that are visible as the stems wave in current. It is far less demanding than L. arcuata or Super Red Mini, making it an excellent entry-level red plant for tanks with moderate light. Fast growth means it requires regular pruning to maintain shape.

Wide, wavy leaves that turn deep red to purple under intense light. Creates a dramatic focal point. One of the most coveted high-tech plants.

Tall, robust Ludwigia with broad leaves and deep red undersides. Grows large and makes a bold background statement.

Ludwigia repens is one of the most accessible red plants for beginners, producing green-to-deep-red leaves depending on light levels and iron supplementation. It grows quickly and is easy to propagate from cuttings. Best used as a contrast plant among green-leaved species in the background.

Dark red cultivar of Creeping Ludwigia. Deeper red than the standard form. Hardy and beginner-friendly — an easy red plant.

Broad diamond-shaped leaves with intense red coloration and dark spotting. A showpiece plant that requires expert care and strong lighting.

Ludwigia Super Red (also sold as Ludwigia sp. 'Red') is the full-size counterpart to Super Red Mini, producing larger oval leaves of intense blood-red to deep crimson coloration under high light and iron dosing. Its vivid, uniform red makes it one of the most striking background plants in aquascaping. Regular trimming and replanting of cuttings maintains colour intensity throughout the stem column.

Ludwigia Super Red Mini is a highly popular aquascape stem plant producing small, rounded leaves of an intense, uniform blood-red colour that few other plants can match. The compact leaf size and bushy growth habit make it more versatile than larger ludwigia species — it works equally well in nano tanks and as a detailed midground splash of colour in larger aquascapes. Adequate iron and CO2 are key to maintaining colour intensity.

Rare albino Ludwigia with creamy white leaves and pink-tinged tips. Lacks chlorophyll in white portions — needs precise conditions to thrive.

Hardy red stem plant that colours up even in moderate light. One of the most forgiving red plants for beginners. Grows fast.

Extraordinary plant with skeletal, lace-like leaves full of perforations. One of the most beautiful and challenging aquarium plants. Needs cool, soft water.

Miniature form of the Marble Queen Sword with green leaves and cream-white variegation. Stays compact. Unique and attractive.

The most popular carpeting Marsilea in the hobby, producing tiny two- or four-leaf clovers on short petioles that hug the substrate to form a dense, bright green carpet. Significantly smaller than M. hirsuta, making it better suited to nano tanks and foreground work in larger scapes. Grows reliably with good light and CO₂ but is surprisingly tolerant of lower-tech conditions compared to HC Cuba. The clover-shaped leaves are charming and create an instantly recognisable, naturalistic foreground.

Marsilea Hirsuta is a low-maintenance carpet plant that produces small, clover-like leaves on short stems. It spreads via runners to form a lush, medium-height green carpet without requiring CO2 injection — making it one of the easiest carpet plants for low-tech tanks. Leaves grow taller without CO2 but stay compact with it.

The smallest Marsilea species commonly available, producing miniscule two-leaf forms when submerged that create an incredibly fine, lawn-like carpet. Its wide geographic distribution makes it very adaptable to different water conditions. Under high light it carpets tightly to the substrate; in lower light, petioles elongate as the plant reaches for the surface. One of the most low-maintenance carpeting options available — more forgiving than HC Cuba or E. Belem.

The four-leaf clover aquatic fern produces charming four-lobed leaves that resemble tiny clover on short stalks. It can be grown as a compact foreground carpet in high-light CO2 tanks, or left to grow taller as a decorative mid-ground plant in low-tech setups. A unique texture plant that adds whimsy to any scape.

A beautiful, moss-like stem plant with densely packed, fine, bright green leaves that give stems a cylindrical, fluffy appearance. It grows in flowing, well-oxygenated water in the wild. Prefers soft, slightly acidic conditions and benefits from CO2. Often used in Dutch scapes as a light green accent column.

Melon Sword is a medium-sized stem plant with distinctive reddish-brown to burgundy coloration on its leaves, particularly under high light. It features broad, elongated leaves with prominent veining and grows in a compact, bushy form. This plant is moderately easy to care for and makes an excellent midground specimen.

Fast-growing stem plant with distinctive oak-leaf-shaped leaves. Extremely easy and undemanding — grows well without CO2. The unusual leaf shape adds variety to planted tank backgrounds.