Aquarium Care Guides
2881 articles- Propagating Limnophila indica from CuttingsA guide to propagating Indian marshweed (Limnophila indica) by cuttings — topping fast-growing feathery stems, replanting tops, and managing
- Propagating Limnophila aromatica from CuttingsHow to propagate rice-paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica) by cuttings — topping and side-shoot planting, plus the strong light, CO2 and iron i
- Propagating Bacopa rotundifolia from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating disk water-hyssop (Bacopa rotundifolia) by stem cuttings — how to top a healthy stem, replant the cutting,
- Propagating Bacopa australis (Needle-Leaf Bacopa) from CuttingsA step-by-step guide to multiplying needle-leaf bacopa from cuttings. This easy, bright-green creeping stem plant branches freely and forms
- Propagating Shinnersia rivularis (Mexican Oak Leaf) from CuttingsHow to propagate the Mexican Oak Leaf by topping and replanting cuttings. This robust, fast-growing low-tech stem plant branches readily and
- Propagating Heteranthera zosterifolia (Stargrass) from CuttingsA practical guide to propagating stargrass by topping and replanting cuttings. This fast, hardy stem plant branches profusely after each tri
- Propagating Juncus repens: Division & Side ShootsHow to propagate Juncus repens (Creeping Rush), a grass-like aquarium plant, by dividing clumps and replanting side shoots, plus light tips
- Propagating Cardamine lyrata: Node-Rooting CuttingsHow to propagate Cardamine lyrata (Japanese Cress), a cool-water climbing stem plant that roots readily at its nodes, using simple cuttings
- Propagating Lobelia cardinalis: Cuttings & DivisionHow to propagate Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Plant) in the aquarium using side-shoot cuttings and division of plantlets that form around ma
- Propagating Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan'How to propagate the clover-leaf carpet plant Hydrocotyle tripartita 'Japan' by dividing its creeping runner mat and replanting portions in
- Propagating Brazilian Pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala)A simple guide to propagating fast-growing Brazilian pennywort from stem cuttings, planted or floating, using its habit of rooting at nodes
- 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