hartmanni and E.barthii which has resulted in a plant with deep red sword-like leaves. The Red Diamond Echinodorus is a variety of Amazon Sword plant which is likely a crossbreed between E. These seeds will eventually sink down to the aquarium substrate where they will grow into new plants. The propagation of this species is relatively simple and will occur when the plants are mature and during the warmer months when they will grow surface flowers that produce seeds. It is a hardy and fast-growing species which makes it great for beginners. The roots should be planted in a nutrient rich substrate that is also well aerated allowing the roots to spread. Vallisneria is also known as Eelgrass because it has long ribbon-like leaves.
If you wait for them to develop their own leaves, these can also be cut from the parent and planted in a different location. The second propagation technique is that the plant will actually produce its own small ferns on the underside of its leaves.The first way is through rhizome division where cuttings can be taken from the plant and moved elsewhere within the aquarium.The plant is made up of two parts: the rhizome and the leaves. They also require low to moderate lighting, which makes them some of the easiest plants to care for. It should be kept in tropical aquariums with a temperature range of 62-82☏ and at a pH of 6.0-7.5. It does best when planted in a gravel substrate or attached to rocks as it absorbs nutrients through its root. Java Fern is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of parameters and conditions. Cuttings of the stem may be taken but be sure it has plenty of leaves attached so that it can still photosynthesize. This is where a part of the plant’s stem will break off and fall to the substrate where it will start to develop its own shoots and roots. They are extremely easy to propagate as they do so via rhizome division. These green stems contain multiple branches which grow upwards leading in thin green leaves which are covered in a waxy coating. This plant has thick green stems which can be planted in the substrate or attached to driftwood. They should be kept in water with a pH of 6.0-7.5 and a temperature of 72-82☏. They are very hardy and can survive in a wide range of water conditions. They are native to rivers, streams, and marshes of Central and Western Africa.Īnubias Nana is one species of Anubias that does well in low light conditions. AnubiasĪnubias are root feeders and should be planted in the bottom of the tank within a substrate like gravel. In this section, we will discuss the perfect low light plants we believe to be ideal additions for beginners and experts alike. However, there are some species that are able to grow in low light.