{"title":"Tropica - 5 juin 2026 - Les Plantes Aquatiques","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hottonia-palustris","title":"Hottonia Palustris","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stem plant Hottonia from Asia and Europe is an unassuming and easy beginner plant. The many curved shoots with fanned and intensely light green leaves quickly create a close group. Each stem becomes 4-6 cm wide and 10-30 cm high. Frequent cutting of the long shoots ensures growth from the bottom of the plant, and maintains the close, bushy form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plant’s wide form of growth makes it very suitable for the passage between very low and tall plants. 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It is characterized by its beautiful light green leaves which are closer together than on the original Lobelia, and then it is also significantly smaller, hence the addition ‘Mini’ to the name of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe growth is low and dense, as the plant branches willingly, even without trimming. In addition, the mini version rarely forms the long vertical shoots which otherwise characterize Lobelia cardinalis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is easily propagated by planting the cut shoots down into the bottom layer. 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Attaching to branching wood or vertical rock will present it at its best and is also very useful for a moss wall or for hiding installations in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is an easy and decorative moss with quite low demands, but good light and some added CO2 will promote growth and branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull identity of this beautiful moss is not yet established and studies may likely place it as a species of family Isopterygium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660875006191,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2-6.png?v=1670860105"},{"product_id":"taxiphyllum-barbieri","title":"Taxiphyllum Barbieri \"Bogor Moss\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaxiphyllum barbieri from South-East Asia is a hardy plant which makes few demands on the water or light. The moss becomes 3-10 cm thick and grows willingly on any surface, so it is ideal for decorating stones and tree roots or concealing installations in the aquarium. Attach the plant with a piece of fishing line or cotton thread until it has gained a hold on the décor. If its growth becomes too luxuriant, it can be pruned with scissors. In breeding aquariums Taxiphyllum barbieri is a wonderful hiding place for the young fish. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660876382447,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2-7_6330dd99-58aa-4ee5-9973-33d828227b88.png?v=1670860257"},{"product_id":"taxiphyllum-spiky","title":"Taxiphyllum 'Spiky'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Spiky’ is Asiatic and grows 2-10 cm tall. Best described as Christmas moss' big brother, it is bigger and forms many deep green, branched shoots. Spiky moss does best on vertical surfaces where the branched shoots will show. A beautiful carpeting effect is possible if you plant small tufts into the bottom substrate with a small interspace. It grows fast and thrives at a very low light intensity.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660889129199,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2-9_1219786b-8a57-4c50-95b8-04152df18c1c.png?v=1670860772"},{"product_id":"utricularia-graminifolia","title":"Utricularia graminifolia","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUtricularia graminifolia from Asia belongs to the bladderwort family. All the plants in this family are insect eating, perennial water and marsh plants. In the nature, the plant lives in nutrient-poor places, hence the need to catch small insects and digest them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBladder traps are a unique feature of this family, which Utricularia graminifolia forms after a short period in the aquarium. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe species name means 'with grass like leaves' and the fresh green leaves will after some time form a pretty mat which looks like a lawn (2-8 cm tall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUtricularia graminifolia is therefore an ideal foreground plant, although it is rather demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660894929135,"sku":"","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2-10_d4483e4c-3a68-46fd-afef-4f4f171c48fc.png?v=1670860965"},{"product_id":"alternanthera-reineckii-pink","title":"Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pink underside of the leaves of Alternanthera reineckii 'Pink' provides an effective contrast to the many green plants in an aquarium - particularly when planted in groups. Stems becomes 25-50 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood light encourages the leaves to turn red. Easy to propagate by nipping off the terminal bud and planting it in the substrate. This also makes the mother plant more bushy, because more side shoots are formed.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlternanthera reineckii 'Pink'  originated in South America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43676283830511,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2_4d129e4f-5fc5-4fd2-9f04-4a345b04a720.png?v=1671478384"},{"product_id":"alternanthera-reineckii-rosanervig","title":"Alternanthera reineckii 'Rosanervig'","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVibrant pink leaves with light nerves characterise this vigorous culture form. 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The leaves live for several years, so Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia can easily form large groups despite its slow growth. A group of Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia growing more than 50 cm wide in a few years is not unusual. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43676302541039,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2-3_a6f8ab68-96d7-4615-995f-61b87110e200.png?v=1671479264"},{"product_id":"ceratopteris-thalictroides","title":"Ceratopteris thalictroides","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCeratopteris thalictroides is a pantropical fern, 15-30 cm high and 10-20 cm wide..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis plant normally grows fast, but the addition of CO2 may be necessary to promote growth. In small, open aquariums, it can grow out of the tank and form beautiful surface leaves. The finely branched leaves are very decorative and provide good contrast to other leaf shapes. In good light Ceratopteris thalictroides grows fast and helps prevent algae by consuming large amounts of nutrients. This makes it a good starter plant in small aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43694662975727,"sku":"","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9511\/3711\/products\/2-6_1f8c79c2-9ff5-4348-a532-6af09d11a921.png?v=1672446344"},{"product_id":"copy-of-blyxa-japonica","title":"Anubias Barteri 'Mini Coin'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnubias 'Mini Coin' is a variety of Anubias barteri found at the aquarium nursery Tropica in Denmark. The plant is among the very smallest Anubias, each leaf smaller than a little fingernail. It is as easy to grow as its parent, and so does not like bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnubias 'Mini Coin' thrives best attached to rocks and tree roots in the aquarium. If planted in the substrate, the creeping stem (rhizome) must not be covered as this can cause the plant to rot and die. Anubias 'Mini Coin' branches readily and will form a dense cushion of small, round, deep green leaves. 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