Today I will introduce to you the various aquatic plants used to make a waterscape plant tank. Since there are many types of aquatic plants and the length is long, I will introduce them in two articles. If you want to know more, follow us.
Take you to understand aquatic plants and learn to create your own landscaping from the basics.
In this article, we will first introduce the aquatic plants suitable for the foreground, follow me, and then introduce the mid-ground and background aquatic plants.
1. Dwarf pearls, mini dwarf pearls and ground-climbing dwarf pearls
Since dwarf pearls, mini dwarf pearls and ground-climbing dwarf pearls are very similar, we will introduce them together and learn them by the way. distinguish.
Mini dwarf pearls are planted as foreground aquatic plants and slowly grow into a patch. From a distance, they look like a continuous green space, covering the surface of the bed. High light is required, and carbon dioxide must be added. If there is lack of light, it will die quickly, and it will climb quickly after cultivation. The water temperature is 18℃ to 32℃.
Generally, the leaves of dwarf pearls are more textured, and the leaves are small and round. Color dark green.
Climbing dwarf pearls need strong light exposure. It is recommended to add carbon dioxide. They will grow slowly in the early stage. After adapting, they will grow faster. When planting, you need to leave space for them to crawl. The water temperature is 22 to 28°C. Not suitable for planting in winter.
Compared with the mini dwarf pearls, the leaves of the ground-climbing dwarf pearls are thinner, and the length direction of the climbing dwarfs is more chaotic, so they can climb at will without any control.
Dwarf pearls like strong light. Carbon dioxide is recommended. They will grow densely in the later stage, with a height of about 1.5 cm. The water temperature is 5℃~28℃. They can also grow in winter with a little warming. If you like a sandy bed, just soften the aquatic grass mud.
Be sure to pay attention to the distinction when purchasing, otherwise the desired effect may not be achieved due to different growth requirements.
In addition, you can buy seeds online and plant them yourself.
2. Cowgrass, mini cowgrass, and medium cowgrass
There are three types of cowgrass. Choosing the wrong one will also have a great impact on the landscaping effect. Generally speaking, the prospect is to choose mini cowgrass, which is not tall, grows with roots, and is connected into one piece. When purchasing, the sterile cup type is preferred.
Compared to mini cowgrass, cowgrass grows too high and will grow to 20 centimeters, which affects the overall appearance and is not suitable for prospects. The demand is also small. Some businesses will use cowgrass instead of mini cowgrass. Pay attention to distinguish when buying.
There is also a medium-sized cow. Between the two of them, it can also be used.
3. Eargrass
Eargrass is generally 1cm tall and is very suitable for the foreground. as newYou can understand it first, because it has relatively high requirements for carbon dioxide and nutrients. Base fertilizer and liquid fertilizer must be used at the same time, and strong light is also needed.
The leaves of Echinacea are the roots, which transform into each other and become one piece.
3. Spoon Ping, Spoon Ping.
It is named because the leaves are like spoons. Similar to dwarf pearls, it is very suitable for the foreground. Carbon dioxide is optional, suitable for novices and lazy people. It can also be connected into a lawn landscape. It is suitable for water temperatures of 18 to 25°C. The temperature should not be too high, otherwise algae will grow and stop growing. It does not like strong light, so pay attention to the combination when designing the landscaping.
4. Capsicum ficus
The Capsicum ficus technique can be regarded as a high-end watercolor. Mainly because it's expensive.
It is one of the few aquatic plants that can bloom underwater. The source of its raw materials is abroad. It grows slowly and is either wild or cultivated.
There are many kinds and colors, and they are very beautiful after cultivation. They can be fixed under the bottom bed of the tank or on stones and sunken wood. The water must be changed frequently during cultivation, and carbon dioxide is indispensable. Aquaculture and underwater farming.
5. Pocket crown.
Similar to crown grass, but much smaller. It does not have high requirements for water quality. The water temperature is 22℃~28℃. The foreground and middle ground are both acceptable. Carbon dioxide is optional. If the planting is done well, it will turn yellow if it is not good, and it will grow faster. To inhibit the growth, you can use strong light to irradiate it, which is faster than novices.
6. Small water orchid
Orchid, Chinese people become gentlemen, generally become gentlemen in the water. It is 3 to 7cm high, suitable for the foreground and mid-range.
The requirements for light, fertilizer, and carbon dioxide are not high, and it can survive in winter even if it is not too cold. Very suitable for aquatic plant cultivation.
7. Green peppergrass and mini peppergrass
There are many types of peppergrass aquatic plants, and green peppergrass and mini peppergrass are suitable for foreground. They also have low requirements for water quality, grow slowly and like strong light.
Green peppergrass is an improved variety of mini peppergrass. It is large in size and can be carpeted after it is grown. a feeling of.
8.The small water fig
The small water fig is a plant that grows on land and water. The leaves are neither big nor small, and the size is small. It is very suitable for prospects. Before buying, you must understand that it is cultivated above and below the water. If it is cultivated on the water, it must be transferred to the tank. Water, the water temperature is 22℃~30℃, but it cannot be lower than 15℃ for winter. However, this plant is more tolerant of shade and can be grown without strong light. You can choose to match it with others when landscaping.
Okay, this article will introduce this much first. There are many other things about the prospects, such as moss and moss, which will be introduced separately in a separate article.
