New aquarium plants
Once in a while the growers in Holland introduce new plants to their line. This is always a big deal because it takes major advanced planning to do this sort of thing (you'd be amazed at the production line). If you hazzard a guess at home many species they sell per week and then scale that up so plants are available week on week. It takes major planning and this is why when new aquarium plants show up, it's a gradual thing to get excited about!
So we have 2 new aquatic plants in stock and one really caught my eye simply because of the colour. Introducing the beautiful Alternanthera Cardinalis variegata. Very attractive as you can see and without doubt the brightest pink plant we have. Everyone's always looking for a centre piece or just a plant that catches your eye, and now you have it. Like other Alternanthera, they aren't tricky to grow at all, but if you don't give them enough light and nutrients, you will see a drop off of colour. They're fine in aquariums without pressurised CO2 but if possible offer a liquid carbon such as this one.
The second aquarium plant is Staurogyne bihar, which looks pretty similar to Rubescens, but actually grows quite a bit bigger. Originating from India, when it grows under water it looks a bit like Hydrophilia pinnafida. Again, an easy plant to grow so it won't cause you any problems and ideal for those of you who are new to the hobby. Plant it in the foreground and then trim it heavily once it has becomes established (i.e. throwing out roots). If you trim too early, you can traumatise a plant which will either slow the growth or kill it.
You can find both of these new aquarium plants on our website and to see our entire range of potted plants click here.
