Aquatic Plants

Amazon Sword (Echinodorus bleheri) — most popular large-leaved aquarium plant Easy, forgiving — suitable for beginners and experienced planted tank keepers No CO2 required — grows well under moderate light with root tabs in any substrate Heavy root feeder — root tabs essential in plain sand or gravel substrates Perfect for South American biotopes, Betta tanks, community and Discus setups Small ₹79 (3–5 leaves) | Medium ₹119 ⭐ (5–8) | Large ₹179 (8–12) | XL ₹219 ? (12+) Reaches 30–60cm in mature specimens; self-propagates via runners Some leaf melt after transplanting is normal — trim and wait; new leaves emerge within 1–2 weeks Compatible with Tetras, Corydoras, Angelfish, Discus, Guppies, Apistogramma

Anubias nana (Anubias barteri var. nana) — compact dark green rhizome plant; ideal for nano and shrimp tanks Attach rhizome to driftwood or rock — never bury in substrate (causes rot) No CO2 required — extremely shade-tolerant; thrives under low light Tough waxy leaves — goldfish-safe, cichlid-resistant Outstanding for shrimp tanks — biofilm on leaves = constant natural grazing 1 Plant ₹150 ? | 2 Plants ₹279 ⭐ | 3 Plants ₹399 ? Propagates by rhizome division — cut between nodes; each section grows independently Natural companion to Java Fern — contrasting leaf size on shared driftwood Tolerates pH 5.5–8.5, temp 18–30°C, any hardness

Brazilian Pennywort (Hydrocotyle leucocephala) — round coin-shaped leaves; unique appearance unlike any other aquarium plant Grows submerged as stem plant OR floating at surface — most versatile plant in the catalog Surface floater: natural cover for Guppy/Molly fry, Betta nests, shrimp No CO2 needed — grows very fast even without CO2; one of the best no-CO2 plants 1 Cup ₹49 ? | 2 Cups ₹89 | 3 Cups ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Cups ₹199 ? Very fast growing — fills background in 3–4 weeks; trim every 1–3 weeks pH 5.0–8.5 · temp 15–28°C · grows in any Indian tap water without treatment Pairs with Rotala stems — round Pennywort leaves contrast beautifully with feathery Rotala

Dwarf Hairgrass (Eleocharis parvula) — fine grass carpet plant; the most popular foreground plant in aquascaping Divide each pot into 8–12 small clumps and plant 2–3cm apart for full carpet coverage — this step is essential 1 Pot ₹49 ? | 2 Pots ₹89 | 3 Pots ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Pots ₹199 ? 3 pots covers a 45cm tank foreground · 5 pots covers a 60cm foreground Moderate to high light · CO2 recommended (4–8 week carpet); possible without CO2 (8–16 weeks, taller) Fine substrate (aqua soil or fine sand) + root tabs for best runner propagation Compatible with small tetras, Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp; avoid digging fish Spreads via runners — trim at 5cm height to encourage dense horizontal growth Category: Aquatic Plants · pH 6.0–7.5 · Temp 18–28°C

Java Fern (Microsorum pteropus) — most forgiving and popular aquarium plant Attach rhizome to driftwood or rock — never bury in substrate (kills the plant) No CO2 required — thrives under low to moderate light Tough leathery leaves — safe with goldfish, cichlids and Bala Sharks that eat most other plants Ideal for Betta tanks, shrimp aquariums, biotopes, goldfish setups Self-propagates via adventitious plantlets on leaf edges — free plants naturally 1 Plant ₹199 ? | 2 Plants ₹379 ⭐ | 3 Plants ₹549 ? Tolerates pH 5.5–8.0, temp 18–30°C, soft to hard water Pairs naturally with Anubias — same rhizome attachment, same low-light care

Ludwigia repens — most popular red stem plant; green at low light, vivid crimson-red at high light Red colour controlled by light intensity — deepen red with higher light, CO2 and liquid iron fertiliser Excellent beginner plant — tolerates pH 5.0–8.0, temp 15–28°C, Indian tap water; grows without CO2 Fast growing — 3–5cm/week with CO2; trim every 2–4 weeks to maintain bushy form Free propagation — replant trimmed tops to create new plants; 3 pots become 15+ stems over 8 weeks 1 Pot ₹49 ? | 2 Pots ₹89 | 3 Pots ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Pots ₹199 ? Best used as background or midground colour plant; contrast with green Anubias, Java Fern, Cryptocoryne Compatible with all community fish and shrimp

Rotala rotundifolia Green — fine-textured bright green stem plant; consistent colour at all light levels No colour management needed — stays green regardless of light, CO2 or phosphate; unlike Rotala Red Excellent no-CO2 plant — grows reliably without CO2 injection at any moderate light level 1 Cup ₹49 ? | 2 Cups ₹89 | 3 Cups ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Cups ₹199 ? Fast growing — 3–5cm/week with CO2 · Trim every 2–4 weeks · Replant tops for free propagation Best as green background contrast for red plants — makes Ludwigia and Rotala Red appear more vivid Compatible with all community fish and shrimp · pH 5.0–8.0 · temp 15–30°C Plant both Rotala Green + Rotala Red for two-tone green-pink background with identical care

Rotala rotundifolia Red — delicate feathery stem plant; pink-orange-red at high light Small rounded leaves, thin delicate stems — softer, airier texture than Ludwigia Colour keys: high light + CO2 for vivid pink-red · low phosphate deepens red further 1 Cup ₹49 ? | 2 Cups ₹89 | 3 Cups ₹129 ⭐ | 5 Cups ₹199 ? Fast growing — 3–5cm/week · trim every 2–4 weeks · replant tops for free propagation Ideal Nature Aquarium background plant — classic with hairgrass carpet foreground Plant alongside Ludwigia repens for feathery pink Rotala beside bold crimson Ludwigia pH 5.0–7.5 · temp 18–30°C · grows in Indian tap water without treatment