Tropica is an importer and supplier of aquarium plants. Tropica has a wide range of In-Vitro plants, from which we have the majority in our store. In addition, Tropica has a range of products to maintain aquarium plants in a good manner.
Cryptocoryne parva is the smallest of all Cryptocorynes (only 3-6 cm tall and a roset less than 5-8 cm wide). It is one of the few species that does not significantly change its leaf shape and colour depending on cultivation conditions.
Leptodictyum riparium is a slender, upright moss that tolerates both high and low temperatures. Leptodictyum riparium is often called "stringy moss".
Coral Moss (Riccardia Chamedryfolia) is a moss species that produces a lot of small leaves. The leaves of Coral moss grow very close to eachother so the moss gets realy dense. On mat (7x5cm).
Lobelia cardinalis 'Mini' 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.
Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand is much in demand in aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium plants, and thus a good foreground plant. Gets +- 2-3 centimeters high.
Rotala macrandra is a wonderful aquarium plant that exhibits a beautiful combination of red and green colors under the right conditions. Gets +- 30 centimeters high.
The Utricularia graminifolia is a small plant which can be used to create mats with. Shall not exceed +- 8 centimeters in length.
Proserpinaca is a stem plant, 10-40 cm tall and 5-10 cm wide. Cultivated in closed cups and delivered with saw-toothed leaves, which after a transitional period in the aquarium develop into long, finely denticulated, needle-like leaves.
This red/Broad Leaf version of Cryptocoryne undulata grows wild in rivers of Sri Lanka. It is an easy plant, tolerant of very different conditions in an aquarium. Appearance of the plant will partially depend on these conditions. Heighth: 15-30cm.
Juncus repens originates from swampy areas of south-east North America. This grasslike plant is rather undemanding in cultivation. Under unhindered light and with a good dose of micronutrients, this plant assumes a reddish-brown hue. Under moderate light,
Bucephalandra 'Kedagang' is characterized by long, narrow, dark green leaves with white dots. The leaf can be 1-2 cm wide and up to 6 cm long. The rhizomes are red and similar to the Red variety of Bucephalandra.
Weeping moss (Vesicularia ferriei) is a kind moss which hangs in the aquarium. This moss is excellent for binding on wood or stone. 100% safe from an in vitro cup.
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height.
Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Green' presents beautiful, green leaves and a height from 10-15 cm with a rosette from 8-15 cm wide. When grown in an open space, the leaves will virtually lie on the bottom.
The Gratiola viscidula is a plant that is very suitable for use in nano aquariums. Gets +- 25 centimeters high.
The Asiatic Rotala sp. ‘Green’ is very similar to Rotala rotundifolia, but its leaves remain fresh and bright green, even with intensive light. Stems becomes 40-50 cm long and 2-3 cm wide.
Bucephalandra sp. 'Red' does best at lower light levels and is very easy to grow. The leaves are of a very dark green or leathery red colour. Size of leaf is 2-4 cm wide, 4-6 cm long and usually it will present wavy edges.
The Latin name means "the plant with the round leaves'', but this only applies to the marsh variety, which has circular leaves. Rotala rotundifolia from South-East Asia has 15-30 long stems (2-3 cm wide) and long, narrow leaves.
Microsorum pteropus is a highly variable species, and new varieties are easily bred. Microsorum pteropus 'Narrow' has narrower leaves, which grow at a less acute angle from the stem than the normal Microsorum pteropus. Leaves becomes 10-20 cm and a rhizom
Pogostemon deccanensis is a fast growing aquarium plant that absorbs a lot of waste. Forms strands with narrow leaves. Gets +- 45 centimeters high.
The Lilaeopsis brasiliensis is a green grass plant which can be used to form a grass patch in the aquarium.
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more.