Make your aquarium a success The right aquarium · The right plants · The right fish Tropica Aquarium Plants rolled out their first plant in May 1970, 50 years ago. Created by a passionate hobbyist, Holger Windeløv and pushed into the future by a dedicated corporate group, JPS Clemens, Tropica Aquarium Plants now services a global community of Show more
Tropica Pogostemon Helferi 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, this plant was discovered by Aquarians in Thailand, near the border with Burma. It is called 'Downoi' in Thailand (small star) and it is easy to see why (5-10 cm long and wide). Pogostemon Helferi i
Tropica Marsilea Crenata 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, these small boating comes from Asia, where he often grows in rice fields. The leaves are small and rarely wider than 0.5 cm. A hardy plant that tolerates poor lighting conditions and high temperatures
Microsorum pteropus on lava rock; Microsorum pteropus on lava rock (XL format). Microsorum pteropus is a waterfront from Asia, 15-30 cm high. To grow on a root or stone, attached with a fishing line until it has received a grip. Do not cover the root stic
Microsorum Pteropus Narrow on wood, Microsorum Pteropus 'Narrow' grown on mangrovebos.microsorum Pteropus is a very variable species and new varies are easy to grow. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow under a less sharp corner of
Anubias Barteri Var. Nana on wood. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana is a small, attractive plant that thrives under all circumstances. He is originally from Cameroon and becomes 5-10 cm high. The root stick becomes 10-15 cm or more. It grows slowly and leaves su
Big mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm.Crinum Thaianum from Thailand is a distinctive bolgade from the lily family with 60-200 cm long leaves. It is not demanding, apart from the fact that it needs a lot of space. When planting the top 2/3 of the
Tropica Pogostemon Erectus 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, the Indian pogostemon erectus forms compact groups of bright green, conifers-like stems, 15-40 cm high and 1-3 cm wide. Pogostemon erectus is suitable as a background plant and forms a beautiful foc
Tropica Glossostigma Elatinoides 1-2-Grow! (Advanced), In vitro, glossostigma Elatinoides from New Zealand, much has been asked in Japanese inspired aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants (2-3 cm high), and therefore a good foreground plant.
Tropica Bacopa Caroliniana (Easy), grown in a mini pace of coconut fiber. Packed in a breathable blister pack. Bacopa Caroliniana is originally from the US and has been used as aquarium plant for years.
Stems are 10-30 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. This plant
> Small-leaved epiphyt
> Very popular with Aquascaping
> Robust, hard leaf
> Suitable for nano tanks
> Not demanding
Bucephalandra wavy green. In nature, Bucephalandra usually grows on rocks or wood into rivers and streams - just like Anubias, on which they resemble use and care in the aquarium.Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green' is an easy, slow-growing plant that likes to give
> Unusually appearance reminiscent of a mushroom
> Shape contrasts interesting with other plants
> Spreads horizontally
Microsorum sp. On Kienhout. The Bank Wood Ornamentall has grown two plants on a piece of wood with suction cups that are placed against the glass wall. The plants are either an anubias barteri var. Caladiifolia and a microsorum or two microsorums.
Microsorum Pteropus Windela¸v on Kienhout. Microsorum Pteropus 'Windela¸v' is a patented variety of microsorum pteropus, named after tropica's founder, Holger Windela¸v. With its fine branched sheet tops, it is one of the most beautiful aquarium plants. T
Big mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. This beautiful plant is a hybrid between Echinodorus Hormanii ~Red and Echinodorus horizontalis. It was first produced in 1986 by Hans Barth in Dessau and becomes 25-40 cm high and a rosette of 15-25 cm w
Anubias Barteri Var. Caladiifolia XL, big mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm.anubias Barteri Var. Caladiifolia comes from an Australian laboratory for tissue generation. It is a very nice variety with heart-shaped leaves. The leaves live several
Tropica Monosolenium Tenerum 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, the Asian monosolenium Tenerum is an attractive liver mos, 2-5 cm high, which is most like a giant Riccia that just stays down, where he forms pillows. It is a brittle plant and pieces break easil
Tropica Bacopa Caroliniana 1-2-Grow! (Easy), aquarium plant in vitro.Bacopa Caroliniana is originally from the US and has been used as aquarium plant for years. Stuffs are 10-30 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. In addition to relatively good light, it requires fe
Tropica Blyxa Japonica 1-2-Grow! (Medium), the Blyxa Japonica has its origins in the food-rich shallow peeing water, swamps and slowly flowing rivers in east and southeast Asia. The plant has gained familiarity thanks to the late Takashi Amano and its aqu
Tropica Echinodorus 'Blehae' Easy, living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. EECHINODORUS 'Blehae' I from South America is not demanding and beautiful, and becomes 20-50 cm high.
A nutritious soil promotes growth, but the plant must
Tropica Anubias Barteri Var. Nana (easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana is a small, attractive plant that thrives under all circumstances. He is originally from Cameroon and becomes 5-10 cm high.
> Also known as 'Wavy Green' and 'Wavy Leaf'
> Green leaf with wavy edge
> Bushy habit
> Grows faster than a lot of other Bucephalandras
> Not demanding
This beautiful plant is a hybrid between Echinodorus Hormanii ~Red and Echinodorus horizontalis. It was first produced in 1986 by Hans Barth in Dessau and becomes 25-40 cm high and a rosette of 15-25 cm wide. New underwater leaves are beautiful pink, an
This bamboo-like straw plant is not grass. It comes from Asia, where it often grows in rice fields.
The growth is upright, but the plant likes to branch the plant.
The leaf is light green, approx. 1 cm wide and 3-5 cm long. The stem top becomes reddish
Tropica Aquarium Plants rolled out their first plant in May 1970, 50 years ago. Created by a passionate hobbyist, Holger Windeløv and pushed into the future by a dedicated corporate group, JPS Clemens, Tropica Aquarium Plants now services a global community of aquarists.
The 50 year anniversary book takes you through a journey of discovery, from the early 70's and the foundation of the company to present days and eventually looking into the future. Throughout the book you'll get to discover Tropica, the hobby and the community whilst also acquiring a few tools to navigate within the aquascaping.
We hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed making it!
