Listen "135. Top 5 Stem Plants"
Episode Synopsis
Stem plants are a very general hobbyist classification of aquarium plants comprised of a huge variety of species. They range from incredibly easy to very demanding and difficult. We can observe a great variation of growth from these plants depending on their environment, which makes them useful for both decoration and utility. In this episode, the team discusses their top 5 species and how to care for them!
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Species mentioned in this episode:
Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala h’ra
Rotala macrandra
Ammannia pedicellata ‘golden’
Rotala wallichii
Rotala rotundifolia ‘super red’
Potomageton gayi
Pogostemon stellatus
Limnophilia indica
Hygrophilia angustifolia
Ludwigia hybrid lacustris
Alternanthera reineckii
Najas guadalupensis
Bacopa caroliniana
Ludwigia arcuata
Persicaria sp ‘Kawagoeanum’
Looking to discuss aquariums with like minded people? Join the Water Colors Aquarium Gallery Podcast Listeners Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/788428861825086/
Support the show by shopping high quality aquarium plants, equipment, and merch designed by the hosts here: https://watercolorsaquariumgallery.com/
Species mentioned in this episode:
Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala h’ra
Rotala macrandra
Ammannia pedicellata ‘golden’
Rotala wallichii
Rotala rotundifolia ‘super red’
Potomageton gayi
Pogostemon stellatus
Limnophilia indica
Hygrophilia angustifolia
Ludwigia hybrid lacustris
Alternanthera reineckii
Najas guadalupensis
Bacopa caroliniana
Ludwigia arcuata
Persicaria sp ‘Kawagoeanum’
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