Aquarium Care Guides
2820 articles- Propagating Rotala mexicana 'Goias'How to propagate the fine-leaved Rotala mexicana 'Goias' from stem cuttings: topping technique, replanting, and the high light plus CO2 cond
- Propagating Hygrophila difformis 'Variegated': A Cuttings GuidePropagate the white-marbled Water Wisteria cultivar from cuttings just like its parent Hygrophila difformis, with extra light because its va
- Propagating Rotala pulchra: A Cuttings GuideA guide to propagating the demanding red stem plant Rotala pulchra from cuttings, with the strong light, CO2 and lean nitrate it needs to de
- Propagating Ludwigia perennis: A Cuttings GuideLearn how to propagate Ludwigia perennis from stem cuttings, encourage reddish undersides with bright light, and keep this Onagraceae stem p
- Propagating Tonina sp. 'Belem' from CuttingsHow to propagate the demanding collector star plant Tonina sp. 'Belem' (Eriocaulaceae) by cuttings, with the extremely soft acidic water, CO
- Propagating Syngonanthus sp. 'Belem' from CuttingsHow to propagate the advanced Eriocaulaceae star plant Syngonanthus sp. 'Belem' by cuttings, plus the very soft acidic water, CO2 and aquaso
- Propagating Hygrophila salicifolia (Willow-Leaf Hygro) from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating willow-leaf Hygrophila salicifolia by stem cuttings and topping: how to cut, replant, and trim this fast-gr
- Propagating Willow Hygro (Hygrophila Angustifolia)Hygrophila angustifolia, or willow hygro, has long willow-like leaves that sway in the current. Learn to fill your background fast using sim
- Propagating Hygrophila Costata from CuttingsHygrophila costata is a robust, fast-growing background stem plant. This guide covers propagation by cuttings plus a caution about its invas
- Propagating Ludwigia Mullertii: A Cuttings GuideLudwigia mullertii is a popular red-orange stem hybrid of L. repens and L. arcuata. Learn how to multiply it from cuttings and keep its colo
- Rotala 'Nanjenshan' Propagation GuideHow to propagate Rotala sp. 'Nanjenshan' (Rotala 'Green') by cuttings — topping the stems, replanting tops, and growing dense bushes under s
- Propagating Ludwigia sp. 'Atlantis' from CuttingsHow to multiply the deep-red hybrid Ludwigia 'Atlantis' by cutting the tops and replanting them, with the light and nutrient levels that dri
- Propagating Rotala pusilla from CuttingsA practical guide to multiplying the fine-leaved dwarf Rotala pusilla by topping and replanting, including the strong light, CO2 and nutrien
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Florida' from CuttingsHow to multiply the reddish, dense-growing Rotala 'Florida' by topping the stems and replanting the cut tops, with the light, CO2 and nutrie
- Propagating Rotala elatior: Easy Cuttings for BeginnersWhy tall, fast-growing Rotala elatior is one of the simplest stem plants to multiply, with a step-by-step cuttings routine and trimming tips
- Propagating Pogostemon deccanensis from CuttingsA practical cuttings guide for the fine, needle-leaved Indian stem plant Pogostemon deccanensis (formerly P. erectus), covering topping, lig
- Propagating Limnophila hippuridoides: A Cuttings GuideHow to propagate the purple-tipped stem plant Limnophila hippuridoides from top cuttings, with notes on the strong light and iron that bring
- Propagating Ludwigia glandulosa from CuttingsA guide to multiplying the deep wine-red North American stem plant Ludwigia glandulosa by cuttings while holding its demanding colour.
- Propagating Bacopa salzmannii 'Purple' from CuttingsHow to multiply purple bacopa, a compact South American stem plant, using head and partial cuttings while keeping its purple coloration.
- Propagating Hygrophila sp. '53B' from CuttingsHygrophila sp. '53B' is a fast, hardy serrated-leaf hygro cultivar that fills a background almost effortlessly. Propagation is the easiest k
- Propagating Pogostemon sp. 'Kimberley' by CuttingsPogostemon sp. 'Kimberley' is a bushy, fine-leaved Pogostemon cultivar that multiplies the same way as the rest of the genus: top the stem a
- Propagating Murdannia keisak (Marsh Dewflower) from CuttingsMurdannia keisak is a fast, prostrate stem plant that roots readily at its nodes — propagation is as simple as snipping a stem and replantin
- Propagating Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia'How to propagate the slow, demanding bronze-red stem plant Hygrophila lancea 'Araguaia' from cuttings, and the CO2 and lighting it needs for
- Propagating Rotala sp. 'Vietnam H'Ra'A practical cuttings guide for the red Vietnamese stem plant Rotala 'Vietnam H'Ra', a cultivated form of the Rotala rotundifolia group, with
- Propagating Syngonanthus macrocaulonHow to propagate the demanding soft-water rosette plant Syngonanthus macrocaulon by topping and replanting, with the light, CO2 and water co
- Propagating Didiplis diandra by CuttingsHow to propagate the fine-leaved water hedge Didiplis diandra by cuttings, pulling and replanting tops to keep the stems healthy and the upp
- Propagating Tonina fluviatilis by CuttingsAn advanced guide to propagating the demanding star plant Tonina fluviatilis by cuttings, with the very soft, low-KH, low-pH, high-CO2 condi
- Propagating Gratiola viscidula by CuttingsHow to propagate Gratiola viscidula, a slow-growing bushy stem plant, by topping and replanting cuttings to build a dense, carpeting fore/mi
- Propagating Ammannia senegalensis from CuttingsAmmannia senegalensis, the copper leaf ammania, is a Lythraceae stem plant from western Senegal whose leaves narrow and redden under intense
- Propagating Ammannia gracilis from CuttingsAmmannia gracilis is an African Lythraceae stem plant whose lance-shaped leaves shift from olive-green to copper-red under strong light. It
- Propagating Nesaea pedicellata 'Golden' from CuttingsNesaea pedicellata 'Golden', now often placed in Ammannia, is a demanding golden-to-red Lythraceae stem plant propagated by topping. Cut a 5
- Propagating Pogostemon stellatus from CuttingsPogostemon stellatus is a fast-growing whorled stem plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to East and Southeast Asia, the Indian subcon
- Propagating Ludwigia inclinata 'Cuba' from CuttingsLudwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Cuba' is a prized verticillate cultivar of the South and Central American species Ludwigia inclinata,
- Propagating Ludwigia brevipes from CuttingsLudwigia brevipes is a narrow-leaf stem plant that shifts from green to orange-red depending on light and nitrate. Because it branches freel
- Mermaid Weed Propagation Guide: Cuttings for Proserpinaca palustrisMermaid weed (Proserpinaca palustris) is a North American stem plant with strong leaf dimorphism: emergent leaves are simply serrated while
- Rotala 'Blood Red' Propagation Guide: Cuttings for Deep-Red StemsRotala 'Blood Red' is a cultivated red form of the Rotala rotundifolia group and propagates identically to its parent, by cuttings. Cut a fe
- Rotala wallichii Propagation Guide: Cuttings for Whorly RotalaRotala wallichii is propagated by cuttings: top a healthy stem at 5 to 10 cm, strip the lower whorls, and replant the tip in nutrient-rich s
- Propagating Hemianthus micranthemoides (Pearlweed)Pearlweed is a small-leaved stem plant sold in the aquascaping trade under the name Hemianthus micranthemoides, though the plants actually c
- Propagating Monte Carlo Mini (Micranthemum tweediei 'Mini')Monte Carlo Mini is a compact cultivar of Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' that forms a tighter, lower carpet of tiny leaves. Like its pa
- Propagating Myriophyllum tuberculatum (Red Milfoil)Myriophyllum tuberculatum, the red milfoil, is a demanding stem plant whose feathery whorled leaves turn bright orange-red under ideal condi
- How to Propagate Ludwigia Arcuata from CuttingsLudwigia arcuata, the needle-leaf ludwigia, is a delicate stem plant from the Americas with fine narrow leaves that flush from green to vivi
- How to Propagate Rotala H'Ra from CuttingsRotala H'Ra is a cultivated locality and colour form of Rotala rotundifolia, the common rice-paddy weed of Asia, selected for warm orange-to
- How to Propagate Bacopa Monnieri from CuttingsBacopa monnieri, also called water hyssop, moneywort or brahmi, is a creeping wetland herb with thick succulent oblong leaves arranged in op
- Propagating Limnophila AquaticaLimnophila aquatica, the giant ambulia, is a tall stem plant with whorls of finely divided, feathery leaves that give it a bushy, pine-like
- Propagating Pogostemon ErectusPogostemon erectus is a neat, upright stem plant with needle-thin leaves that form bright-green pine-tree-like bushes. It is multiplied enti
- Propagating Hygrophila PinnatifidaHygrophila pinnatifida is unusually flexible to multiply because it behaves both as a stem plant and as an epiphyte. It constantly sends out
- Propagating Hygrophila Corymbosa from CuttingsHygrophila corymbosa, the temple plant or giant hygro, is a robust stem plant of the acanthus family (Acanthaceae) indigenous to parts of So
- Propagating Ludwigia Super Red from CuttingsLudwigia 'Super Red' is a selected red form of Ludwigia palustris, sold under several trade names such as 'mini super red' and Ludwigia sp.
- Propagating Ludwigia Palustris from CuttingsLudwigia palustris, the marsh seedbox, is a circumpolar stem plant of the family Onagraceae that occurs naturally across North America, Sout
- Propagating Rotala macrandra from CuttingsRotala macrandra, the giant red rotala from India, is one of the most striking red aquarium plants but is demanding, favouring soft water wi