Limnophila sessiliflora: fast growing and easy to maintain
Limnophila sessiliflora is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia, prized for its fast growth and ease of care . Its slender stems can reach up to 40 cm in height and 3-4 cm in width, providing dense and attractive foliage. This plant is ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, adapting equally well to nano-aquariums and large tanks. Available in a mini coco fiber pot, it is ready to be planted directly into your aquarium, without requiring any additional preparation.
Limnophila sessiliflora , also known as Ambulia , is native to Southeast Asia, where it grows naturally in rice paddies, canals and still waters. In aquariums, it easily reaches 30 to 50 cm in height , forming aerial clumps ideal for masking the background of the decor. Its finely cut foliage gives it a feathery and elegant appearance, very popular in plant compositions. It adapts equally well to rich nutrient substrates as to simpler soils, although a nutrient supply boosts its growth.
What makes it truly attractive is its ability to grow quickly without requiring any special care. It easily tolerates water between 15 and 28°C , a pH of 5.5 to 8 and moderate hardness. You don't need to be an expert to keep it in shape: a minimum of light is enough, although it becomes bushier with strong lighting. To prevent it from stretching at the base, it is advisable to space it correctly when planting and to prune the longest stems.
Easy installation thanks to the mini coconut fiber pot
Unlike plants sold with rock wool, this mini pot version is ultra practical: no cleaning required , you plant the coconut fiber pot directly in the aquarium soil. In a few days, the roots anchor and the plant begins to spread. This method also limits stress for the plant during introduction.
The coco pot also promotes good soil aeration and prevents root rot. It's therefore an ideal solution for those who want to quickly and cleanly establish their aquatic vegetation.
Easy maintenance and fast reproduction
Limnophila sessiliflora grows quickly... and it shows! You'll need to remember to prune it regularly to keep it compact. Each cut is an opportunity to propagate it: simply replant the cut pieces to get new shoots. A real pleasure for those who like to see their tank evolve over the weeks.
Its loosely rooted stems must, however, be handled with care, especially if burrowing fish such as corydoras live in the tank. As a bonus, this plant limits the development of algae thanks to its rapid growth, and it provides welcome natural shade for certain shy species. However, be careful to manage plant waste in the filter , especially in the event of loss of fine leaves.
We also note a small, amusing behavior: at nightfall, the whorls close , as if the plant was going to sleep. A charming little detail that brings life to the tank.
Delicate and natural beauty for any type of aquarium
With its finely divided leaves and airy silhouette, Limnophila sessiliflora brings a light, plant-like touch to any aquarium. It can be used alone to create a dense bed, or combined with aquariumroots and sand for an even more natural look. It's a plant that never disappoints, as pretty in a small tank as it is in a large one, and it adds a beautiful dynamic to the decor.
How to plant the Limnophila sessiliflora plant in video?
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' – Dense foliage and coppery shades
Decorative, robust and easy to plant , the Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' in a mini pot is perfect for creating a dense and natural plant background . With its finely textured leaves with sometimes coppery reflections under good lighting , it transforms the bottom of the tank into a real small aquatic garden. Thanks to its moderate growth and its very simple needs, it adapts easily to low-tech aquariums, even without CO2 injection. Sold in a mini coconut pot, it is ready to plant effortlessly. It is a perfect choice for those who want a plant that is both aesthetic, practical, and requires little maintenance.
Light green foliage with unique copper hues
Suitable for low-tech tanks without CO2 or intense light
Practical mini coconut pot: direct planting, without preparation
SEACHEM Pristine is a 100% natural product composed of a unique blend of specific bacteria that improve water quality in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. These bacteria have been selected for their robustness and their ability to survive. adapt to all aquatic environments.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' – Natural elegance and colorful foliage
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is an Asian variety with a wild and refined look, perfect for giving a natural and structured appearance to the front or middle of the aquarium. Native to Sri Lanka, this rosette plant is distinguished by its olive green curly leaves with a mauve reverse , which gives it a crazy charm. It grows slowly, but quickly forms beautiful thick clumps . Very tolerant, it does not require intense lighting, nor systematic addition of a CO2 system , even if these elements boost its growth. It adapts easily to the conditions of the tank and resists well to beginners. An ideal option to add a touch of elegance without complicating your life.
Unique olive green foliage with a very decorative mauve underside
Bacopa caroliniana – An easy, hardy and very decorative plant
Bacopa caroliniana in a mini pot is a superb stem plant, native to North America, ideal for creating dense clumps in the background or middle ground . It seduces with its fleshy, oval, pretty light green leaves and its ability to form harmonious bushes in all types of aquariums. Sold in a coconut fiber pot, it is ready to plant, without preparation : just bury it where you want. With its slow growth and great adaptability, it is a perfect plant for beginners. It requires little care, moderate to strong lighting , a little patience... and it will thank you with its soothing presence and elegant foliage.
Fleshy, light green foliage, ideal for creating contrast
Mini fiber pot: no rock wool, ready to plant
Perfect for beginners, low maintenance, slow growing
Rotala rotundifolia – Intense red color and fast growth
The Rotala rotundifolia in a mini pot is the perfect plant for those who want to bring color and dynamism to the bottom of their aquarium . Very popular in planted tanks, it develops green, yellow or red foliage depending on the light intensity . With strong lighting , its stems take on magnificent pink to orange-red tones. Sold in a mini coconut fiber pot, it is ready to plant , without preparation or separation of stems. It is a plant with a stem that is quick and easy to cut , ideal for creating a bushy effect. It adapts very well even without a Co2 system , and is easily pruned to maintain a nice density.
Foliage colored from green to red depending on the light
Lobelia cardinalis – A colorful, ready-to-plant aquarium plant
The Lobelia cardinalis in a mini pot is a charming aquatic plant that combines aesthetics, ease of maintenance and balanced growth . Grown in a small coconut fiber pot, it is directly ready to plant: no rock wool, no plastic, just a plant that adapts quickly to its new environment. In an aquarium, it develops bright light green foliage that contrasts perfectly with darker plants. Its vertical shape makes it an excellent background or border plant. It easily forms dense and decorative clumps , perfect for structuring the decor. And if your tank is open? It can even flower out of the water, revealing its famous scarlet red flowers.
Provides contrast with its bright light green and fleshy leaves
Ready to plant, without rock wool or bulky plastic pots
Can flower out of water in open tanks or paludariums
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' – Dense foliage and coppery shades
Decorative, robust and easy to plant , the Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' in a mini pot is perfect for creating a dense and natural plant background . With its finely textured leaves with sometimes coppery reflections under good lighting , it transforms the bottom of the tank into a real small aquatic garden. Thanks to its moderate growth and its very simple needs, it adapts easily to low-tech aquariums, even without CO2 injection. Sold in a mini coconut pot, it is ready to plant effortlessly. It is a perfect choice for those who want a plant that is both aesthetic, practical, and requires little maintenance.
Light green foliage with unique copper hues
Suitable for low-tech tanks without CO2 or intense light
Practical mini coconut pot: direct planting, without preparation
SEACHEM Pristine is a 100% natural product composed of a unique blend of specific bacteria that improve water quality in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. These bacteria have been selected for their robustness and their ability to survive. adapt to all aquatic environments.
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' – Natural elegance and colorful foliage
Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is an Asian variety with a wild and refined look, perfect for giving a natural and structured appearance to the front or middle of the aquarium. Native to Sri Lanka, this rosette plant is distinguished by its olive green curly leaves with a mauve reverse , which gives it a crazy charm. It grows slowly, but quickly forms beautiful thick clumps . Very tolerant, it does not require intense lighting, nor systematic addition of a CO2 system , even if these elements boost its growth. It adapts easily to the conditions of the tank and resists well to beginners. An ideal option to add a touch of elegance without complicating your life.
Unique olive green foliage with a very decorative mauve underside
Bacopa caroliniana – An easy, hardy and very decorative plant
Bacopa caroliniana in a mini pot is a superb stem plant, native to North America, ideal for creating dense clumps in the background or middle ground . It seduces with its fleshy, oval, pretty light green leaves and its ability to form harmonious bushes in all types of aquariums. Sold in a coconut fiber pot, it is ready to plant, without preparation : just bury it where you want. With its slow growth and great adaptability, it is a perfect plant for beginners. It requires little care, moderate to strong lighting , a little patience... and it will thank you with its soothing presence and elegant foliage.
Fleshy, light green foliage, ideal for creating contrast
Mini fiber pot: no rock wool, ready to plant
Perfect for beginners, low maintenance, slow growing
Rotala rotundifolia – Intense red color and fast growth
The Rotala rotundifolia in a mini pot is the perfect plant for those who want to bring color and dynamism to the bottom of their aquarium . Very popular in planted tanks, it develops green, yellow or red foliage depending on the light intensity . With strong lighting , its stems take on magnificent pink to orange-red tones. Sold in a mini coconut fiber pot, it is ready to plant , without preparation or separation of stems. It is a plant with a stem that is quick and easy to cut , ideal for creating a bushy effect. It adapts very well even without a Co2 system , and is easily pruned to maintain a nice density.
Foliage colored from green to red depending on the light
Lobelia cardinalis – A colorful, ready-to-plant aquarium plant
The Lobelia cardinalis in a mini pot is a charming aquatic plant that combines aesthetics, ease of maintenance and balanced growth . Grown in a small coconut fiber pot, it is directly ready to plant: no rock wool, no plastic, just a plant that adapts quickly to its new environment. In an aquarium, it develops bright light green foliage that contrasts perfectly with darker plants. Its vertical shape makes it an excellent background or border plant. It easily forms dense and decorative clumps , perfect for structuring the decor. And if your tank is open? It can even flower out of the water, revealing its famous scarlet red flowers.
Provides contrast with its bright light green and fleshy leaves
Ready to plant, without rock wool or bulky plastic pots
Can flower out of water in open tanks or paludariums
Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' – Dense foliage and coppery shades
Decorative, robust and easy to plant , the Hygrophila corymbosa 'Siamensis 53B' in a mini pot is perfect for creating a dense and natural plant background . With its finely textured leaves with sometimes coppery reflections under good lighting , it transforms the bottom of the tank into a real small aquatic garden. Thanks to its moderate growth and its very simple needs, it adapts easily to low-tech aquariums, even without CO2 injection. Sold in a mini coconut pot, it is ready to plant effortlessly. It is a perfect choice for those who want a plant that is both aesthetic, practical, and requires little maintenance.
Light green foliage with unique copper hues
Suitable for low-tech tanks without CO2 or intense light
Practical mini coconut pot: direct planting, without preparation
SEACHEM Pristine is a 100% natural product composed of a unique blend of specific bacteria that improve water quality in freshwater and saltwater aquariums. These bacteria have been selected for their robustness and their ability to survive. adapt to all aquatic environments.
Staurogyne repens - A compact and robust aquarium plant
Staurogyne repens is a compact and resilient aquatic plant, ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil, this plant forms a dense, low bush thanks to its small, bright green leaves. It grows slowly and adapts easily to different aquatic environments. Its maintenance is simple: with medium light and a moderate supply of CO2, it flourishes effortlessly. Perfect for aquascaping , it creates a superb plant carpet that will enhance your natural decor. Grown in vitro, it guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
Limnobium laevigatum - A decorative and easy floating plant
Limnobium laevigatum , also known as Frogweed , is a floating plant native to South America. It is ideal for uncovered aquariums and adds a natural touch with its bright green leaves. Popular for its long roots that provide hiding places for surface fish, this plant is also an excellent indicator of nutrients in the water. Easy to maintain and with medium growth, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Aesthetic floating plant: Perfect for uncovered aquariums.
Easy to maintain: Low light and CO2 requirements.
Ideal hiding places: Provides shelter for surface fish.
Salvinia minima - The perfect floating plant for your aquarium
Salvinia minima is a small floating fern that adds a natural and elegant touch to aquariums. Highly prized for its water-repellent leaves and rapid growth , it forms a green carpet on the water's surface, providing ideal shelter for fish and helping to limit algae growth. Easy to maintain, it grows quickly in optimal conditions and filters light for a more natural environment.
Decorative floating plant: Decorates the surface of the aquarium.
Balances the aquarium: Reduces nitrates and limits algae.
Phyllanthus fluitans - A floating plant with red highlights
Phyllanthus fluitans , also known as Red Root Floater , is a floating plant native to South America. It is particularly popular for its heart-shaped leaves , which take on a reddish hue under intense lighting . Easy to maintain, it grows quickly and creates a spectacular surface effect while providing ideal shade for fish such as bettas. Its red roots and white flowers add a natural and original touch to any aquarium.
Unique decorative effect: Red foliage under strong light.
Fish Hideouts: Provides shelter for bettas and shrimp.
Dreaming of a lush, natural plant carpet for your aquarium? Eleocharis acicularis is the plant for you! Easy to grow, it grows quickly and adapts to a wide range of conditions. Ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike, this grassy plant forms a dense, attractive carpet. It guarantees a natural look while improving water quality. Grown in vitro, it is guaranteed to be pest-free, algae-free, and free from chemical fertilizers.
Easy to grow : ideal for creating a natural plant carpet.
Parasite-free : from in vitro culture, guaranteed to be free of algae and snails.
Adaptable : suitable for both nano-aquariums and large volumes.
Micranthemum Monte Carlo - The ideal plant for a lush carpet
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' is a ground cover aquarium plant that forms a dense, lush carpet in the foreground of the tank. Native to South America, it is distinguished by its light green, rounded, and very compact foliage , perfect for creating a natural plant substrate. Easy to maintain, it thrives with good lighting and a moderate CO2 system . This versatile plant can be grown in a "dry start" to encourage its rooting before immersion. Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, it enhances any type of aquarium by adding a natural and harmonious touch.
Creates a dense plant carpet for a spectacular aquascaping effect.
Easy to care for with regular pruning to prevent suffocation.
Compatible with various conditions , even under moderate lighting.
Taxiphyllum barbieri 'Java Moss' - The easy and versatile aquatic moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri , better known as Java Moss , is one of the most popular plants in aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it grows easily and requires neither intense lighting nor a CO2 system . It can be attached to rocks, roots or left free for a natural and lush effect. This aquatic moss is ideal for providing a refuge for fry and shrimp . Perfect for community aquariums as well as for breeding tanks, it allows you to create natural decors while promoting the balance of the tank.
Easy aquatic foam , perfect for beginners and experts.
Ideal for shrimp and fry , providing them with shelter and food.
Can be fixed to rocks and roots for a natural effect.
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' - A splash of color for your aquarium
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is a stunning aquatic plant that adds a touch of intense red to the foreground of the aquarium. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for small aquariums and neat aquascapes. Its dense, colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with green plants and enhances the overall aquatic decor. To achieve its full potential, good lighting and a CO2 system are recommended. Easy to maintain, it can be pruned regularly to form a dense, structured carpet.
Compact plant perfect for nano aquariums and small tanks.
Intense red foliage which provides a striking visual contrast.
Ideal for aquascaping to structure the first aquarium plans.
Staurogyne repens - A compact and robust aquarium plant
Staurogyne repens is a compact and resilient aquatic plant, ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil, this plant forms a dense, low bush thanks to its small, bright green leaves. It grows slowly and adapts easily to different aquatic environments. Its maintenance is simple: with medium light and a moderate supply of CO2, it flourishes effortlessly. Perfect for aquascaping , it creates a superb plant carpet that will enhance your natural decor. Grown in vitro, it guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
Limnobium laevigatum - A decorative and easy floating plant
Limnobium laevigatum , also known as Frogweed , is a floating plant native to South America. It is ideal for uncovered aquariums and adds a natural touch with its bright green leaves. Popular for its long roots that provide hiding places for surface fish, this plant is also an excellent indicator of nutrients in the water. Easy to maintain and with medium growth, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Aesthetic floating plant: Perfect for uncovered aquariums.
Easy to maintain: Low light and CO2 requirements.
Ideal hiding places: Provides shelter for surface fish.
Salvinia minima - The perfect floating plant for your aquarium
Salvinia minima is a small floating fern that adds a natural and elegant touch to aquariums. Highly prized for its water-repellent leaves and rapid growth , it forms a green carpet on the water's surface, providing ideal shelter for fish and helping to limit algae growth. Easy to maintain, it grows quickly in optimal conditions and filters light for a more natural environment.
Decorative floating plant: Decorates the surface of the aquarium.
Balances the aquarium: Reduces nitrates and limits algae.
Phyllanthus fluitans - A floating plant with red highlights
Phyllanthus fluitans , also known as Red Root Floater , is a floating plant native to South America. It is particularly popular for its heart-shaped leaves , which take on a reddish hue under intense lighting . Easy to maintain, it grows quickly and creates a spectacular surface effect while providing ideal shade for fish such as bettas. Its red roots and white flowers add a natural and original touch to any aquarium.
Unique decorative effect: Red foliage under strong light.
Fish Hideouts: Provides shelter for bettas and shrimp.
Dreaming of a lush, natural plant carpet for your aquarium? Eleocharis acicularis is the plant for you! Easy to grow, it grows quickly and adapts to a wide range of conditions. Ideal for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike, this grassy plant forms a dense, attractive carpet. It guarantees a natural look while improving water quality. Grown in vitro, it is guaranteed to be pest-free, algae-free, and free from chemical fertilizers.
Easy to grow : ideal for creating a natural plant carpet.
Parasite-free : from in vitro culture, guaranteed to be free of algae and snails.
Adaptable : suitable for both nano-aquariums and large volumes.
Micranthemum Monte Carlo - The ideal plant for a lush carpet
Micranthemum tweediei 'Monte Carlo' is a ground cover aquarium plant that forms a dense, lush carpet in the foreground of the tank. Native to South America, it is distinguished by its light green, rounded, and very compact foliage , perfect for creating a natural plant substrate. Easy to maintain, it thrives with good lighting and a moderate CO2 system . This versatile plant can be grown in a "dry start" to encourage its rooting before immersion. Suitable for beginners and experienced aquarists alike, it enhances any type of aquarium by adding a natural and harmonious touch.
Creates a dense plant carpet for a spectacular aquascaping effect.
Easy to care for with regular pruning to prevent suffocation.
Compatible with various conditions , even under moderate lighting.
Taxiphyllum barbieri 'Java Moss' - The easy and versatile aquatic moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri , better known as Java Moss , is one of the most popular plants in aquariums. Very easy to maintain, it grows easily and requires neither intense lighting nor a CO2 system . It can be attached to rocks, roots or left free for a natural and lush effect. This aquatic moss is ideal for providing a refuge for fry and shrimp . Perfect for community aquariums as well as for breeding tanks, it allows you to create natural decors while promoting the balance of the tank.
Easy aquatic foam , perfect for beginners and experts.
Ideal for shrimp and fry , providing them with shelter and food.
Can be fixed to rocks and roots for a natural effect.
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' - A splash of color for your aquarium
Alternanthera reineckii 'Mini' is a stunning aquatic plant that adds a touch of intense red to the foreground of the aquarium. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for small aquariums and neat aquascapes. Its dense, colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with green plants and enhances the overall aquatic decor. To achieve its full potential, good lighting and a CO2 system are recommended. Easy to maintain, it can be pruned regularly to form a dense, structured carpet.
Compact plant perfect for nano aquariums and small tanks.
Intense red foliage which provides a striking visual contrast.
Ideal for aquascaping to structure the first aquarium plans.
Staurogyne repens - A compact and robust aquarium plant
Staurogyne repens is a compact and resilient aquatic plant, ideal for the foreground of your aquarium. Native to the Rio Cristalino in Brazil, this plant forms a dense, low bush thanks to its small, bright green leaves. It grows slowly and adapts easily to different aquatic environments. Its maintenance is simple: with medium light and a moderate supply of CO2, it flourishes effortlessly. Perfect for aquascaping , it creates a superb plant carpet that will enhance your natural decor. Grown in vitro, it guarantees a healthy and pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
Limnobium laevigatum - A decorative and easy floating plant
Limnobium laevigatum , also known as Frogweed , is a floating plant native to South America. It is ideal for uncovered aquariums and adds a natural touch with its bright green leaves. Popular for its long roots that provide hiding places for surface fish, this plant is also an excellent indicator of nutrients in the water. Easy to maintain and with medium growth, it is suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
Aesthetic floating plant: Perfect for uncovered aquariums.
Easy to maintain: Low light and CO2 requirements.
Ideal hiding places: Provides shelter for surface fish.
Salvinia minima - The perfect floating plant for your aquarium
Salvinia minima is a small floating fern that adds a natural and elegant touch to aquariums. Highly prized for its water-repellent leaves and rapid growth , it forms a green carpet on the water's surface, providing ideal shelter for fish and helping to limit algae growth. Easy to maintain, it grows quickly in optimal conditions and filters light for a more natural environment.
Decorative floating plant: Decorates the surface of the aquarium.
Balances the aquarium: Reduces nitrates and limits algae.
Phyllanthus fluitans - A floating plant with red highlights
Phyllanthus fluitans , also known as Red Root Floater , is a floating plant native to South America. It is particularly popular for its heart-shaped leaves , which take on a reddish hue under intense lighting . Easy to maintain, it grows quickly and creates a spectacular surface effect while providing ideal shade for fish such as bettas. Its red roots and white flowers add a natural and original touch to any aquarium.
Unique decorative effect: Red foliage under strong light.
Fish Hideouts: Provides shelter for bettas and shrimp.
