Hemigraphis repanda The Hemigraphis repanda is a striking aquarium plant known for its deeply serrated, narrow leaves with a unique green-and-purple sheen. Popular among aquascapers for its unusual leaf shape and colour contrast, it adds texture and variety to planted tanks while also enhancing the natural look of the aquascape. Key Features: Distinctive appearance – long, wavy, serrated leaves with a metallic green top and purple underside. Textural contrast – perfect for breaking up uniform plant layouts. Moderate care level – suited for aquarists with some plant-keeping experience. Helps water quality – absorbs nutrients, reducing algae risk. Versatile use – can be grown submerged in aquariums or emersed in paludariums and terrariums. Care Guidelines: Lighting: Medium to high (brighter light enhances colour). Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended for strong root growth. CO₂ & Fertiliser: Supplemental CO₂ and fertilisers will encourage vibrant colours and healthy growth. Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Best suited for midground placement in aquariums. Suitable For: Freshwater aquariums Aquascapes needing colour and leaf-shape contrast Paludariums and terrariums

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Ludwigia Inclinata The Ludwigia inclinata is a stunning and highly sought-after aquarium stem plant, prized for its vibrant colours and unique leaf shape. With shades ranging from bright green to deep red and orange under strong lighting, this plant makes a striking focal point in aquascapes. Key Features: Vibrant colours – displays green, yellow, red, and orange tones depending on light and nutrients. Unique leaf shape – narrow, elongated leaves add texture and depth to planted tanks. High aquascaping value – perfect as a midground or background accent plant. Water quality benefits – absorbs excess nutrients, helping to reduce algae growth. Showpiece plant – brings dramatic contrast to aquariums with green foliage. Care Guidelines: Lighting: Medium to high light is essential for rich colour development. Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate strongly recommended. CO₂ & Fertiliser: CO₂ injection and regular fertilisation are highly beneficial. Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Best placed as a midground to background plant in aquascapes. Suitable For: Freshwater aquariums High-tech aquascapes Aquarists looking for colourful, eye-catching plants

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Ceratopteris Cornuta, commonly known as Water Sprite, is a beautiful and fast-growing aquatic fern loved by aquarists for its lacy, bright green foliage and flexible use. Whether planted in substrate or floating at the surface, Water Sprite adds texture, depth, and natural shelter to any freshwater aquarium. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Ceratopteris cornuta Common Name: Water Sprite Growth Height: 20–50 cm Lighting: Low to High CO₂: Not required Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Midground, Background, or Floating Growth Rate: Fast Skill Level: Beginner-friendly 🌱 Why You'll Love It: Grows fast and adapts easily Can be planted or floated—ideal for all setups Excellent for fry and shrimp hiding spots Helps absorb excess nutrients and reduce algae Adds lush, feathery texture to aquascapes 💡 Care Tips: Works in both low-tech and high-tech tanks Trim regularly to manage size and encourage bushy growth Float it for a natural canopy or plant in nutrient-rich substrate Easy to propagate from side shoots or floating plantlets 📦 Sold Individually – Healthy and Ready for Planting or Floating!Perfect for planted tanks, community aquariums, breeding setups, and beginners.

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Add a splash of vivid green and unique texture to your aquarium with Lysimachia nummularia, also known as Creeping Jenny. This versatile stem plant is known for its small, round leaves and flowing growth pattern, making it perfect for background, midground, or even emersed setups. 🌿 Why You'll Love It:✔️ Bright, lime-green colour that stands out✔️ Soft trailing growth ideal for natural-looking aquascapes✔️ Can be grown submerged or emersed (great for paludariums too!)✔️ Hardy and beginner-friendly✔️ Helps oxygenate and purify water 💡 Care Info: Light: Medium to high CO₂: Optional but boosts growth Growth Rate: Moderate Placement: Midground to background, or creeping along surfaces Trimming: Easy to propagate and shape 🌱 Aquascaping Tip:Use in groups for a flowing carpet-like effect, or plant between rocks and driftwood for a wild, overgrown look. Its bright green leaves contrast beautifully with darker or red-toned plants. 📦 Locally Grown in SA – Fresh, healthy, and pest-free. Shipped with care to ensure your plants arrive in top condition. Note: Lysimachia nummularia adapts well to a variety of setups and brings a soft, flowing aesthetic to any tank or paludarium.

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Azolla Mosquito Fern Azolla, commonly known as Mosquito Fern, is a small free floating aquatic fern found in freshwater environments around the world. Despite its delicate appearance, it is one of the fastest growing aquatic plants and is highly valued for its ability to naturally improve water quality. Azolla forms dense mats of tiny overlapping leaves that range from bright green to deep red under intense lighting or cooler temperatures. It lives in a unique symbiotic relationship with nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria, allowing it to naturally enrich the water with essential nutrients. Benefits of Azolla Helps absorb excess nitrates and phosphates from the water. Assists in reducing algae growth by providing surface shade. Creates shelter and breeding cover for fish fry and shrimp. Supports a healthy and balanced aquatic ecosystem. Can be used as a natural food supplement for some pond fish and livestock. Care Requirements Lighting: Low to high light Temperature: 15–30°C pH: 5.5–7.5 Water Flow: Best suited to still or slow-moving water Growth Rate: Fast Placement: Floating on the water surface Ideal For Outdoor ponds Shrimp tanks Breeding aquariums Natural and planted setups Aquatic Pets SA Tip:Azolla grows rapidly and should be thinned regularly to prevent it from covering the entire water surface. Maintaining some open areas allows for proper oxygen exchange and ensures adequate light reaches submerged plants.

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🌿 Echinodorus Palaefolius – Upright Elegance for Background Impact Echinodorus Palaefolius is a tall, upright-growing sword plant with long, narrow green leaves that arch gracefully toward the water surface. Native to South America, this plant brings structure and movement to the background of large aquariums or open-top tanks, and it can grow emersed in shallow setups, often producing beautiful flowers. Perfect for aquarists who want a natural, riverbank aesthetic or a bold vertical element in planted aquascapes. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Echinodorus palaefolius Common Names: Narrow Leaf Sword, Wild Plantain Sword Height: 40–60+ cm Lighting: Medium to High CO₂: Optional but enhances growth Temperature: 20–28°C Placement: Background Growth Rate: Fast Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 🌱 Why You'll Love It: Graceful, long leaves provide a vertical, natural feel Great for large aquariums or pond-style tanks Can transition between submerged and emersed growth Excellent shade and shelter for fish and shrimp Adds height and elegance without overwhelming the aquascape 💡 Care Tips: Use nutrient-rich substrate for strong root development May grow above the water line in open-top setups Prune older leaves to maintain shape and encourage new growth Suitable for biotope, river-style, and jungle-style layouts Allow space—this plant can grow tall and wide 📦 Sold Individually – Rooted and Aquascape-Ready!Ideal for planted displays, background coverage, and natural freshwater scapes.

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Hemigraphis Colorata ‘Exotica’ Add a splash of vibrant colour to your aquarium with Hemigraphis Colorata ‘Exotica’, a striking aquatic plant prized for its unique purple and metallic green foliage. This decorative plant is perfect for aquascapers who want to create contrast and depth in planted aquariums. Key Features: Eye-catching colours – stunning purple underside with metallic green top leaves. Great for aquascaping – ideal as a midground or background feature plant. Easy to grow – thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions with moderate care. Supports a healthy ecosystem – helps absorb nitrates and improve water quality. Versatile use – can also be grown emersed in paludariums or terrariums. Care Guidelines: Lighting: Medium to high light enhances its vibrant colours. Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended for strong growth. CO₂ & Fertiliser: Additional CO₂ and liquid fertilisers will boost colour and health. Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Midground to background

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Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta' The Hygrophila corymbosa 'Stricta' is a hardy and fast-growing aquarium plant that makes an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike. With its tall, lush green leaves and bushy growth habit, it creates a beautiful natural backdrop in freshwater aquariums. Key Features: Fast-growing – quickly fills out aquariums and provides cover for fish. Hardy & adaptable – thrives in a wide range of water conditions. Great background plant – adds height, greenery, and depth to aquascapes. Supports tank health – absorbs excess nutrients, helping reduce algae growth. Beginner-friendly – requires minimal care and adapts easily to most setups. Care Guidelines: Lighting: Low to medium light (brighter light encourages denser growth). Substrate: Grows well in gravel or sand but benefits from nutrient-rich substrate. CO₂ & Fertiliser: Not essential but additional CO₂ and fertilisers will enhance growth. Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Best suited for background planting in aquariums. Suitable For: Freshwater community tanks Planted aquascapes Beginner to advanced aquarists

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Echinodorus sabulatus The Echinodorus sabulatus is a hardy and attractive sword plant species, perfect for adding lush greenery to freshwater aquariums. With its long, elegant leaves and compact growth form, it works beautifully as a midground or background feature plant. Known for being undemanding, it is ideal for beginner and experienced aquascapers alike. Key Features: Classic sword plant look – long, lance-shaped green leaves with a graceful spread. Hardy & adaptable – thrives in a wide range of aquarium conditions. Great focal plant – perfect for midground or background placement. Improves aquarium balance – absorbs nutrients, helping to reduce algae. Beginner-friendly – low-maintenance and easy to care for. Care Guidelines: Lighting: Low to medium light (stronger light encourages faster growth). Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate recommended for healthy roots. CO₂ & Fertiliser: Not required but will boost growth and leaf development. Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Midground or background in planted aquariums. Suitable For: Freshwater aquariums Community tanks Beginner and advanced aquascapers

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Ammannia gracilis (Red Ammannia) – Live Aquarium Plant -Please note Live plants might look different before melting or due to melting. Read how to save a aquarium plant from melting in our blog.  Ammannia gracilis is a stunning stem plant known for its intense red to orange tones and elegant upright growth. It is a favourite in aquascaping for creating strong colour contrast in the background or mid-background of planted aquariums. With proper lighting and nutrients, this plant develops vibrant coloration and dense, bushy growth that adds depth and visual impact to any layout. Plant Information Common Name: Ammannia gracilis Scientific Name: Ammannia gracilis Origin: Africa Position in Tank: Midground to Background Growth Rate: Medium Difficulty: Medium Appearance Long, narrow leaves with red, bronze, and green shades Upright stem growth forming dense groups Colour intensifies under strong lighting and iron-rich fertilisation Requirements Lighting: Medium to High (strong light enhances red coloration) CO₂: Recommended for best colour and compact growth Temperature: 22 – 28°C pH: 5.5 – 7.5 Water Hardness: Soft to Medium Care & Maintenance Trim regularly to encourage bushy side shoots Replant cuttings to create fuller plant groups Provide quality substrate and liquid fertiliser, especially iron Ensure stable water parameters to avoid leaf drop Ideal For Planted and aquascaped aquariums Dutch-style layouts Colour contrast among green plants Freshwater tropical tanks What You Receive Healthy, pesticide-free Ammannia gracilis stems Carefully packed to ensure safe delivery Ready to plant upon arrival (rinse before use) Note: As a natural live plant, size, colour, and number of stems may vary slightly depending on availability and growing conditions.

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🌿 Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Long' – Hardy, Flowing Midground Plant Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Long' is a reliable, low-maintenance aquarium plant with elongated, ruffled leaves in varying shades of green to bronze. Known for its flowing, ribbon-like form, this variety adds soft movement and natural depth to midground and background areas of your aquascape. Perfect for both beginners and advanced hobbyists, this hardy plant thrives in low to medium light and adapts well to a wide range of water conditions. ✅ Quick Specs: Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii (Long variety) Common Name: Wendtii Crypt, Long Leaf Crypt Height: 15–40 cm Lighting: Low to Medium CO₂: Not required Temperature: 22–28°C Placement: Midground to Background Growth Rate: Moderate Skill Level: Beginner-friendly 🌱 Why You'll Love It: Long, elegant leaves sway naturally with water flow Very hardy—great for low-tech setups Adds rich texture and contrast to green plants Perfect for community and nature-style aquariums Forms lush clusters over time with minimal effort 💡 Care Tips: Adaptable to different lighting and substrates Avoid disturbing roots after planting—Crypts prefer to settle May melt slightly when introduced—new growth will bounce back stronger Thrives without CO₂ but benefits from nutrient-rich substrate 📦 Sold Individually – Rooted and Ready for Planting!Excellent for aquascapes, beginner tanks, and low-maintenance freshwater setups.

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