The bright green, soft fan-like submerged leaves arranged around the stem.* The long flower stalks growing above the water surface.* The small floating leaves just below the flower buds.* The yellow flower buds, which are characteristic of Cabomba aquatica. Other Cabomba species usually have white (Cabomba caroliniana) or pale pink flowers (Cabomba piauhyensis).
Light: Medium to high (stronger light gives denser growth).
CO₂: Recommended but not absolutely required.Fertilizer: Benefits from regular liquid fertilizer, especially iron and micronutrients.
Temperature: 22–28°C.
Propagation: Simply cut the stem and replant the healthy top.
Pogostemon stellatus ‘Octopus’: leaves are very long, narrow, ribbon-like. This plant leaves emerge in whorls (several leaves from the same node), giving the characteristic “octopus tentacle” appearance. .Its stems and leaves are bright green.
When submerged, you’ll usually see much longer, more flowing leaves. Faster vertical growth which can grow to 30–60 cm or more. A bushier look after repeated trimming.
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It forms multiple horizontal shoots if the top shoots are pinched. This will maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks. Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background. Intense lighting ensures compact growth due to the plant's slow to medium growth rate.
Hygrophila pinnatifida originates from India. It obtains brown, patched leaves on the surface with a distinctive burgundy colour underneath. It forms multiple horizontal shoots if the top shoots are pinched. This will maintain compact and attractive growth. The horizontal side shoots easily attach to both wood and rocks. Growth is moderate, stems 15-40 cm tall and 10-20 cm wide, and the colour is attractive when planted in small groups with a plain background. Intense lighting ensures compact growth due to the plant's slow to medium growth rate.
A relatively small Ludwigia that assumes an intensively red color even under medium light. It ramifies well and is rather undemanding. It was brought onto the market under several names, also as L. palustris.
