Aquarium Care Guides
2881 articles- Propagating Hygrophila balsamicaHow to propagate Hygrophila balsamica, the fine feathery-leaved stem plant, by topping cuttings that root quickly while the base splits into
- Propagating Elatine hydropiper (Waterwort)How to propagate Elatine hydropiper, the eight-stamened waterwort, by trimming cuttings and splitting the creeping carpet mat in cooler, bri
- Propagating Potamogeton gayiHow to multiply the fine grassy pondweed Potamogeton gayi by stem cuttings and natural rhizome runner spread, with the light and trimming th
- Propagating Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini'A practical guide to propagating the compact dwarf cardinal plant Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' by cuttings of side shoots and rosette division
- Propagating Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia'How to propagate the broad-leaved red cultivar Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosaefolia' from stem cuttings, with the light, CO2 and trimming it
- Propagating Golden Ammannia (Ammannia pedicellata 'Golden')How to propagate Ammannia pedicellata 'Golden' (Nesaea 'Golden') by stem cuttings, with the strong light, CO2 and iron it needs and tips to
- Propagating Ammannia praetermissaA practical guide to propagating Ammannia praetermissa by stem cuttings and topping, with the strong light, CO2 and iron this demanding red
- Propagating Dwarf Baby Tears (HC Cuba)How to propagate Hemianthus callitrichoides 'Cuba' by splitting the mat and replanting small clumps in a grid, with the high light and CO2 i
- Propagating Pearl Grass (Micranthemum) from CuttingsMultiply bright-green Pearl Grass by cutting and replanting the tops; with strong light and CO2 the bushy stems spread densely into a low ca
- Propagating Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho' by CuttingsHow to spread low, bushy Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho' across the foreground by topping upright shoots, encouraging horizontal runners, and r
- Propagating Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana' from CuttingsA practical guide to multiplying feathery Myriophyllum sp. 'Guyana' by topping the stems and replanting cuttings, with the light and CO2 it
- Propagating Pogostemon QuadrifoliusPropagate Pogostemon quadrifolius, a tall whorled-leaf stem plant, by cuttings and topping: cut the apical bud to trigger side shoots, repla
- Propagating Bacopa ColorataPropagate Bacopa Colorata, the pink-bronze cultivar of Bacopa caroliniana, by cuttings — and keep its colour with strong light, CO2 and iron
- Propagating Bacopa CompactaHow to propagate Bacopa Compacta, the short-internode form of Bacopa caroliniana, by cuttings: top the stem, strip lower leaves, replant, an
- Propagating Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis)Propagate water wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) by stem cuttings and adventitious plantlets from cut leaves, with steps and care for light,
- Propagating Hygrophila polysperma 'Sunset'Propagate the pink-veined Sunset (Rosanervig) cultivar of Hygrophila polysperma by stem cuttings, with steps, care and an important US noxio
- Propagating Hygrophila corymbosa 'Compact'How to propagate the compact temple-plant cultivar of Hygrophila corymbosa by stem cuttings: topping, replanting, encouraging side shoots, p
- Propagating Limnophila rugosa from CuttingsHow to propagate the large, fragrant broad-leaved marsh stem plant Limnophila rugosa by cuttings, plus the substrate, light and trimming rou
- Propagating Limnophila sp. 'Belem' from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating the fine whorled-leaf form Limnophila sp. 'Belem' by stem cuttings, with the high light and CO2 this marshw
- Propagating Ludwigia repens 'Rubin' from CuttingsHow to propagate the wine-red cultivar Ludwigia repens 'Rubin' by stem cuttings, with the light, iron and CO2 conditions that keep its broad
- Propagating Ludwigia 'Meta' from CuttingsA beginner-friendly guide to multiplying the easy Ludwigia 'Meta' hybrid by stem cuttings, with simple light and trimming tips that keep its
- Propagating Ludwigia 'Mini Super Red' from CuttingsHow to multiply Ludwigia palustris 'Mini Super Red' with simple stem cuttings, and the light and nutrient balance that keeps this easy compa
- Propagating Ludwigia senegalensis 'Guinea': A Cuttings GuideStep-by-step guide to propagating Ludwigia senegalensis 'Guinea' from stem cuttings, with the high light, CO2 and rich substrate this stripe
- Propagating Rotala 'Mini Butterfly' from CuttingsA guide to propagating the compact Rotala sp. 'Mini Butterfly' by cuttings, keeping its short internodes and pink hues with high light, CO2
- Propagating Rotala 'Ceylon' from CuttingsHow to propagate Rotala ceylonica ('Ceylon') by cuttings, encouraging its pink-tinged whorled growth with bright light, stable CO2 and patie
- Propagating Rotala 'Orange Juice' from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating Rotala rotundifolia 'Orange Juice' by cuttings, keeping its vivid orange new growth with strong light, CO2
- Propagating Rotala rotundifolia 'Colorata' from CuttingsHow to propagate the colourful orange-red cultivar Rotala rotundifolia 'Colorata' by stem cuttings, and how to bring out its colour with lig
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Vietnam' from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating the pink-orange rotundifolia-group cultivar Rotala sp. 'Vietnam' by stem cuttings, with notes on light, CO2
- Propagating Rotala macrandra 'Mini' from CuttingsHow to propagate the compact red cultivar Rotala macrandra 'Mini' by stem cuttings, and how to keep its deep colour with strong light, CO2 a
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Bonsai'How to propagate the compact small-leaved Rotala sp. 'Bonsai' by topping and replanting stem cuttings to build dense, tree-like midground cl
- Propagating Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra'How to propagate the red cultivar Rotala rotundifolia 'H'ra' by topping and replanting stem cuttings, and how to bring out its wine-red colo
- Propagating Riccardia 'Mini' (Mini Pellia)How to propagate Riccardia chamedryfolia 'Mini', a slow coral-like liverwort, by dividing the cushion and tying portions onto wood, rock or
- Propagating Riccia fluitans 'Floating' (Crystalwort)How to propagate floating crystalwort, a rootless liverwort, by splitting the mass into pieces that float free or pearl with oxygen when tie
- Propagating Flame Moss (Taxiphyllum 'Flame')How to propagate flame moss by dividing the clump into portions and tying or gluing thin layers onto wood and rock so it grows into upright,
- Propagating Cabomba aquatica (Yellow Cabomba)How to propagate yellow cabomba, a fast feathery stem plant, by cutting and replanting healthy tops while keeping its brittle stems intact u
- Propagating Ludwigia sp. 'Crystal' from CuttingsPropagate the pale collector cultivar Ludwigia sp. 'Crystal' from cuttings: topping stems, replanting, and the light, CO2 and nutrient care
- Propagating Limnophila aromatica 'Mini' from CuttingsPropagate the compact cultivar Limnophila aromatica 'Mini' from cuttings: how to top stems, replant, and use strong light to keep the purple
- Propagating Hygrophila stricta from CuttingsHow to propagate the tall, fast-growing stem plant Hygrophila stricta from cuttings: topping, replanting, encouraging side shoots, and keepi
- Propagating Rotala 'Sunset': Cuttings for Warm ColorHow to propagate Rotala 'Sunset', an orange-yellow cultivar of Rotala rotundifolia, using stem cuttings and topping while strong light, CO2
- Propagating Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini': Cuttings and ToppingHow to propagate Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini', the compact red dwarf cultivar, by topping and replanting cuttings while keeping its vivid
- Propagating Hedyotis salzmannii: Cuttings and RunnersA practical guide to propagating Hedyotis salzmannii, a small bushy stem plant that multiplies both by stem cuttings and by spreading runner
- Propagating Pogostemon stellatus 'Octopus'How to propagate Pogostemon stellatus 'Octopus' from stem cuttings and topping: replanting trimmed tops, light and CO2 for branching, and a
- Propagating Ludwigia sedioides (Mosaic Plant)How to propagate the floating Mosaic Plant (Ludwigia sedioides) from rooted plantlets and stem cuttings, plus the warm, bright conditions it
- Propagating Rotala ramosior (Lowland Rotala)How to propagate Lowland Rotala (Rotala ramosior) from stem cuttings: topping, replanting, lighting and trimming so the branching stems form
- Propagating Cabomba furcata (Red Cabomba)A guide to propagating the demanding red Cabomba furcata from stem cuttings, with the high light and CO2 it needs to keep its fine red fan l
- Propagating Staurogyne stoloniferaA practical guide to multiplying creeping Staurogyne stolonifera by dividing its runners and replanting stem cuttings to build a dense, low
- Propagating Egeria densa (Anacharis)How to propagate the fast-growing oxygenator Egeria densa from stem cuttings, plus a serious warning about its invasive spread when released
- Propagating Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) from CuttingsBeginner-friendly guide to propagating the hardy round-leaved stem plant Lysimachia nummularia (creeping jenny) by topping and node rooting
- Propagating Hottonia palustris (Water Violet) from CuttingsHow to propagate the cold-tolerant European stem plant Hottonia palustris (water violet) by topping and replanting cuttings, with notes on i
- Propagating Mayaca fluviatilis (Stream Bogmoss) from CuttingsStep-by-step guide to propagating the fine-leaved stem plant Mayaca fluviatilis by topping and replanting cuttings in soft, slightly acidic