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
Microsorum Pteropus Windelov on wood. 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. The mi
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 Bacopa 'compact' (easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. This breeding form of the Bacopa Monnieri straw plant is more compact and under good lighting conditions almost a crawling plant. By squeezing all vertically
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.
> New aquarium plant from the Philippines
> Still rarely available
> Excellent aquarium suitability
> Small light green, elliptic leaves
Schismatoglottis prietoi is a small aroid that is perfectly suitable as aquarium plant. This Schismatoglottis is
> Light green Leaf> loosely ascending bushy growth method
> Very popular with Aquascaping
Anubias Barteri Var. Nana on lava rock. 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 leav
Tropica Heteranera Zosterifolia 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro, Heteranera Zosterifolia from South America is an extremely beautiful plant, which forms many side shoots and so quickly forms a bushy plant group. Stems can be 30-50 cm high and 6-12 cm wide. Lea
Tropica Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' (easy), living water plant in pot, wrapped in a breathable blister pack. Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne Beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly flushed leaf edge
Hygrophila polysperma ‘White’ is a special selection developed in the Tropica greenhouses in Denmark. Grown above water, the plant is light green and may show small spikes on the leaves. Once planted under water, it transforms and develops a striking pale
> Attractive epiphyte from Borneo
> Elongated, wavy leaves
> Young leaves with reddish-brown shades
> Bushy, low growth habit
"Lamandau Mini Red" is a rare, attractive Bucephalandra form from the Lamandau region of southwestern Borneo. It has not
> 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
Taxiphyllum Barbieri on lava rock. Taxiphyllum Barbieri from Southeast Asia is a hardy plant that states few demands on the water or light. The moss is 3-10 cm thick and likes to grow on any surface, so it is ideal for decorating stones and tree roots or
Large mother plant, grown in a square pot of 9 cm. Echinodorus Palafolius var. Latifolius from Brazil round leaves with a horizontal leaf foot. Under water, the leaves are narrower and longer (from 20-40 cm, and a 20-40 cm wide rosette). In the aquarium i
Tropica Rotala Macrandra 1-2-Grow! (Advanced), in vitro, Rotala Macrandra ~Japan is a beautiful aquarium plant, but unfortunately very demanding. This variant is slightly easier to grow and develops a better coloring. It needs very good light to develop
Tropica Microsorum pteropus 'narrow' (easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. Microsorum Pteropus is a very variable species and new varies are easy to grow. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow under
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
Alternanthera Reineckii 'Pink' The pink underside of the leaves of Alternanera Reineckii 'Pink' ensures effective contrast with the many green plants in an aquarium - certainly in groups. Stems become 25-50 cm high. Good light stimulates the leaves to col
Spiky is Asian and becomes 2-10 cm high. Best to describe as the big brother of Christmas Moss, it is bigger and forms many deep-green, branched shoots. Spoonful mos is best on vertical surfaces where the branched shoots can be seen. A nice carpet effect
Tropica Taxiphyllum 'Flame' 1-2-Grow! (Medium), in vitro, Asian Flame Moss owes its name to its form of growth. Tight, vertical and soft wavy shoots give the impression of a deep green campfire of 5-15 cm high. Due to the special shape, Flame Moss is very
Tropica Cryptocoryne Crispatula 1-2-Grow! (Easy), in vitro plant. Cryptocoryne Crispatula var. Balansae comes from the limestone mountains of South Thailand, where the water can be very hard. It is not very demanding, but appreciates a nutritious substrat
Rotala Rotundifolia (Easy), living water plant in pot, packed in a breathable blister pack. The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves", but this only applies to the swamp variety, which has round leaves.
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
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
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!
