This page will contain all the plants I have to sell, and will contain links to pictures, as well as guides to caring for each species. I will NOT necessarily keep this page to date with availability so please do not place an order without first contacting me! I will keep a stock list, and can tell you if I have enough available to ship.
Rotala Rotundifolia Aquatic Plant Central Info Page
Rotala R. is a well known aquatic plant. It is easy to care for, and even easier to propagate, making it a common choice for beginners. Thriving in medium to high lighting, this is a great choice for most planted aquariums. High light will help to show some of the brighter reds, however in medium light I have found that the tips will show a bright pink/red as they near the surface. Trimming can be done as explained on APC, and rotala’s respond well to top and bottom cuts.
Ludwigia Repens Aquatic Plant Central Info Page
L. Repens is another common aquarium plant. Its care is similar to Rotala R. and can be a great way to provide some red accent to a lower tech aquarium. Its broad leaves provide a great background to finer plants such as grasses or Myrio type stem plants. It is propagated in the same ways as Rotala, and is noted to often put up with less than adequate lighting (down to 1.75 watts per gallon). In the photo below the repens is in the left rear.
Hygrophila Difformis Aquatic Plant Central Info Page
H. Difformis, or Wisteria, is by far the most forgiving plant I have encountered. This plant is great for any beginner who is looking to see positive results, quickly. With high light, and co2 injection, this plant grows incredibly fast. However these conditions are not required, and the plant will grow in a lower light/lower nutrient environment. I often suggest this plant be placed in a larger aquarium (10 gallons or more) as it can quickly overtake an aquascape.
Ludwigia X Lacustris Aquatic Plant Central Info Page
Ludwigia X Lacustris is an exciting and relatively new aquarium plant. This is a rare natural hybrid of L. Brevipes and L. Palustris and can be found in select locations in the wild from Rhode Island to Georgia. Unlike L. Repens, this plant does not grow at a 45 degree angle, and will grow straight up towards the surface, making it a great background candidate. Under high light, co2 and with fertilization this plant will take on a terrific rust color, that looks amazing as a contrast to greener plants. It is noted to be rather adaptable so high light, co2, and fertilization are not all required, but they will result in more color and compact growth. This plant looks best when planted with multiple stems, and can be pruned in the same way as the above plants. In the left photo below recently plants sideshoots are in front of the L. Repens. In the right photo the middle red plant is the l. x Lacustris.
Vallisneria Americana Planted Tank Info Page
Jungle Vals are another common aquarium plant. This particular species gets quite large, and without pruning can reach lengths of over 2 feet! Vals spread by runners that each rooted section will send out, and can propagate very quickly in correct conditions. This is certainly a background plant, and I would limit it to 10 gallon tanks and up. The left photo below shows some young vals in a 10g tank, while the right photo shows the background of my 40B full of Vals
RAOK’s
From time to time I will be posting random acts of kindness. For these just pay 7$ for shipping and they are all yours! It’s my way of giving back to those who have helped me out over my journey.
I am currently offering a portion of Salvinia Minima, a great hassle-free floating plant!
Terms and Conditions of Sale:
DO NOT pay before contacting me via email or forum private messages. Once we have spoken, this site will be used for you to complete your transaction only. Please select how you contacted me in the drop down, and be sure to add your user name, or email address to the box labeled name. Be sure the shipping address on your papal account is the correct address, as I do not accept the responsibility for incorrect information. Again, placing an order here without first contacting me will not be allowed, as I need to be sure I have enough stock for your order.
I ship via USPS flat rate priority mail which is $5.30, and will be added to your total when you click “add to cart” in the shipping section above. I do not ship with heat packs as of now, so check your weather, or be sure you’ll be home when they arrive! I will ship on the Monday (or day after in case of a holiday) following your order unless we have discussed a particular circumstance.
I do have rams horn snails, malaysian trumpet snails, and an unknown pond type snail in my tanks. These do not eat plants, and are rarely any problem with buyers. I try and remove all snails, but babies and eggs may be present.
It is your responsibility to be sure the plants you are purchasing are legal in your area. By clicking the pay now button, you acknowledge that you accept all responsibility for the legal implications should you be purchasing a plant that is restricted in your area.
Thanks for your understanding, and for supporting a fellow hobbyist!
~Matt
PLEASE NOTE I CURRENTLY HAVE:
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1.Rotala Rotundifolia
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2.Java Fern
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3.Crypt Wendtii Bronze
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Ludwigia Sp Red Tropica Info Page
This stem plant turns red easier and is smaller than the well-known Ludwigia repens ’Rubin’. Each stem becomes 2-4cm wide and 10-30cm high. The plant willingly creates side shoots, but cutting increases the amount and leaves the plant even closer. The cut-off shoots can be replanted and they quickly generate new roots. The plant becomes intensely red and grows better, when placed in high light and with pressurized CO2.
Myriophyllum Guyana
This myrio is different than most as it has a very small crown that has a width of about half an inch. It tends to grow slower than most Myriophyllums, making it an excellent mid-ground plant These are grown in both medium and high light with co2. Due to its small size, they are great for nano tanks.
Shipping:
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