Red color plants?

31-08-2008, 04:58 PM

What are the easily grown RED color plants suitable for low maintenance tank?

31-08-2008, 08:37 PM

Ludwigia rupens 'rubins'?

01-09-2008, 10:09 AM

In general, I found that red colour leave plants don't survive easily. Not too good for a novice to start with.

You may try when the tank is more stabilise.

02-09-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by antitrust

Ludwigia rupens 'rubins'?

Do you have any picture for this plant?

02-09-2008, 10:37 PM

Ludwigia rupen

Another option is the Nymphaea lotus 'Zenkeri' aka Tiger Lotus

For both plants, strong lighting is essential. Other then which the other minerals needed for the healthy growth of plants which Iron is highlighted in this aspect.

04-09-2008, 03:25 PM

For Tiger Lotus, I added a monster root tab in the roots and its growing fine, 2 new leaves a month. Rememebr to trim the leaves to control the height of the plants to keep it short. Once mine grew out of hand due to me having an overseas work stint and the lotus leaves covered 1/2 my tank surface... Power...

31-08-2008, 04:58 PM	#1
descyf Guest Posts: n/a	Red color plants? What are the easily grown RED color plants suitable for low maintenance tank?

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31-08-2008, 08:37 PM	#2
antitrust Guest Posts: n/a	Ludwigia rupens 'rubins'?

01-09-2008, 10:09 AM	#3
leechaorui Guest Posts: n/a	In general, I found that red colour leave plants don't survive easily. Not too good for a novice to start with. You may try when the tank is more stabilise.

02-09-2008, 10:37 PM	#5
Aquaticculture Guest Posts: n/a	Ludwigia rupen Another option is the Nymphaea lotus 'Zenkeri' aka Tiger Lotus For both plants, strong lighting is essential. Other then which the other minerals needed for the healthy growth of plants which Iron is highlighted in this aspect.

04-09-2008, 03:25 PM	#6
stelim Guest Posts: n/a	For Tiger Lotus, I added a monster root tab in the roots and its growing fine, 2 new leaves a month. Rememebr to trim the leaves to control the height of the plants to keep it short. Once mine grew out of hand due to me having an overseas work stint and the lotus leaves covered 1/2 my tank surface... Power...

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