Aquarium plants

– New products 2013/2014

Experience nature underwater
Dennerle - Experience nature

Plantahunter-Tour Sulawesi 2011

Dennerle - experience nature...

“Gardening“ above and below water is our passion. We are active all over the world in a variety of ways, whether it be on a
Plantahunter tour in Florida or Borneo or on our partner farm in Sri Lanka. Constant contact with good friends in Japan,
China, Taiwan and India helps us to develop new plant products. But one or two long „forgotten“ plants are also regaining
significance. Modern aquascaping in particular has significantly enhanced awareness of the needs of plants. These days,
plant enthusiasts with underwater gardens no longer ask whether or not CO2 fertilisation is necessary.
In addition to many new plants in pots, we have expanded our selection of in-vitro plants and established a separate
product segment. In the new plant-it series there are now 22 attractive plants for various planting areas in the aquarium.
The plant-it tubs are especially well suited for aquascaping. Their small size means you can insert the plants into the
hardscape between stones and roots very easily.
There are also new and exciting things to discover in the decorative range. The range of products for designing magical
underwater landscapes is supplemented by Bonsai Palm, Scape Wood, Coco Cave, Scaper pads and much more.

…..now have fun „gardening“ under water!

Stefan Hummel

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New products from A – Z
On the following pages you will find out more about our new products from 2013/2014. As usual, the plants are described
in detail with lots of hints and tips. In addition to really new plants such as Limnophila spec. ‘Vietnam‘ and our Echinodorus
cultivar ‘Breuni‘, there are also some well-known „classics“ such as Rotala macrandra and Heteranthera zosterifolia.

Item key:

Suitable for cichlids

Easy-care, low-maintenance plant

Recommended for Nano Cubes

High-maintenance plant

Ideal for aquascaping

A rarity for plant connoisseurs

Information about the plant labels

Often, the appearance of the plants supplied is not identical to the subsequent growth habit in the aquarium. One example
is Micranthemum, which is supplied as a flat cushion but grows up to a height of 30 - 40 cm and is therefore suitable as
a midground plant. Dennerle provides Information about the growth habit in the current plant guide, Aquarium Plants –
New Products 2013/2014, and on the plant labels.

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7 1 Detachable barcode on the item

2 Illustration of the plant when emersed or submerged
3 Care information, including details about positioning
in the aquarium
4 Price group
5 Dennerle no. (same as aquarium plant guide)
6 Item no.
7 QR code, which links to the plant database

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Alternanthera reineckii ´Red Ruby´ Item no. 30037 • PG 4 | A18
The variety ‘Red Ruby‘ is a very pretty new cultivar which is a type of Alternanthera reineckii.
The most noticeable feature is the ruby red venation on the leaves, which stands out clearly from
the red background colour. The growth rate is a little slower than for Alternanthera reineckii ‘Red‘
and ‘Bronze‘. This means with good lighting you can also cultivate this red beauty in a 30 l cube.
In large aquaria you should plant around 15 - 20 stems to achieve an impressive group of plants,
which harmonises best with „green“ neighbours.

Genus: Alternanthera
Species: reineckii ´Red Ruby´
Family: Amaranthaceae
Origin: Cultivar
Area/height: Background up to 40 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 - 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5-8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 20 to 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Ammannia gracilis Item no. 119 • PG 4 | A08

Ammannia gracilis is a vibrantly coloured stem plant from West Africa. In the emersed form the plant
is rather unremarkable with ovate green leaves. With good lighting, the plant displays a wonderful
brown-red colouring under water. A good CO2 supply and nutrient-rich substrate are certainly
important requirements for it to flourish magnificently. It can grow up to 60 cm tall, making this
African stem plant suitable for the middle to background. Due to its rapid growth rate, the shoot tips
should be replanted regularly.

Genus: Ammannia
Species: gracilis
Family: Lythraceae
Origin: Senegambia
Area/height: Background up to 60 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: rapid
pH: 5 -8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Cryptocoryne cordata Item no. 30018 • PG 5 | C30

Cryptocoryne cordata is native to South Thailand, West Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. The species
is very variable in leaf shape and colour. This variety of cordata has narrower leaves than the more
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familiar heart-shaped variety. The underside of the leaf is slightly red and the upper leaf surface
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P la has an attractive streaked pattern. Softer water is preferable with mid to low intensity lighting. After
a certain period of acclimatisation, this cryptocoryne can also be kept in harder water. Growing to a
height of 20 cm, this variety is recommended for the middle area of the aquarium.

Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species: cordata (narrow-leaved variety)
Family: Araceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Area/height: Midground 20 cm
Light: medium – low
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: slow
pH: 4.5 – 7
Water hardness: very soft to medium hard
CO2: 10 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons

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Cryptocoryne lutea ´Hobbit´ Item no. 30031 • PG 5 | C240
Cryptocoryne lutea is one of the easiest Cryptocoryne species from Sri Lanka to care for. The new
dwarf form, Hobbit, was isolated from a normal sized plant in the greenhouse and further
propagated in the laboratory. Growing to a height of just a few centimetres, this Cryptocoryne is ideal
for even the smallest aquaria. The growth rate is also significantly slower than that of the stem
form. With good lighting, the leaves become a deep purplish-brown colour and make a nice contrast
to other green foreground plants.

Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species: lutea ´Hobbit‘
Family: Araceae
Origin: Cultivar
Area/height: Foreground up to 5 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 20 – 28 °C
Growth: very slow
pH: 5-8
Water hardness: very soft to hard
CO2: 10 -20 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons

Cryptocoryne usteriana Item no. 30016 • PG 5 | C221

Cryptocoryne usteriana is an impressive plant from the Philippines. Unlike many other Cryptocoryne species, it grows
permanently under water and is therefore not suitable for emersed cultivation in the greenhouse. For this reason it

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is very rarely found commercially. The bullate leaves are up to 70 cm long and the leaves are bright mid-green with

a nt a reddish underside. With medium lighting, Cryptocoryne usteriana grows best in hard, alkaline water and is
Pl therefore ideal for cichlids from Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika. Even with a low CO2 supply the plant still grows
rather well and is very easy to care for. The more familiar Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia looks confusingly similar.

Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species: usteriana
Family: Araceae
Origin: Philippines
Area/height: Background 70 cm
Light: medium – low
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C
Growth: slow
pH: 6 -8
Water hardness: medium-hard to hard
CO2: 5 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons

Cryptocoryne x purpurea Item no. 30019 • PG 5 | C222

Cryptocoryne x purpurea is a rarity from Southeast Asia. It is a natural hybrid between Cryptocoryne griffithii
and Cryptocoryne cordata. The variety described here comes from Borneo and has remarkable marbling on
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the leaf blades. The growth is significantly slower than other Cryptocoryne species that are well known in
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relatively small in size and, depending on the size of the tank, can therefore also be used in the foreground.
As with all Cryptocorynes, a nutrient-rich substrate is very important, as a lot of nutrients are absorbed by
the roots.

Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species: x purpurea (natural hybrid)
Family: Araceae
Origin: Borneo
Area/height: Foreground 10 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: slow
pH: 5–7
Water hardness: soft to neutral
CO2: 10 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons

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Plant-it!
In-vitro plants in tubs
A logical further development of tissue culture plants is the marketing of little mini-tubs for aquatics fans. This originated
at Dennerle from the problem of cultivating a plant and marketing it. Cryptocoryne spec. ‘Flamingo‘ was found in a clump
of Cryptocoryne wendtii ‘Braun‘. This striking pink coloured plant was propagated in the laboratory and, like all other
Cryptocorynes, was to be grown on in pots for several months until it reached sale size. Unfortunately, all attempts at
cultivation above water failed, while the plants in the aquarium continued to grow steadily. As a result, we decided to
market this rarity in mini tubs directly from the laboratory.

From these beginnings Dennerle developed a new range of plants: plant-it, in-vitro plants in mini tubs. The range
includes various types of plant such as the ground-cover plant Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba‘ and the new
Micranthemum spec. ´Montecarlo´, foreground and middle ground plants such as Rotala indica (syn. Ammannia spec.
Bonsai) and Staurogyne repens, as well as a few rarities like Eichhornia diversifolia and the uncommon Cryptocorynes
usteriana and Cryptocoryne x purpurea.

All of these plants have one thing in common:

● They are all cultivated under sterile conditions,
which means there are no pest infestations and no pathogens
● No algae growth
● No snails or snail eggs
● Very compact and highly branched plants
● The submerged habit eliminates the changeover phase from
emersed to submerged in the aquarium

30018 | C30 945 | C444

Cryptocoryne cordata Cryptocoryne spec.
‘Flamingo‘

30016 | C221 30019 | C222 30014 | E410 139 | E400 800 | G50
Cryptocoryne usteriana Cryptocoryne x Eichhornia diversifolia Eleocharis pusilla Glossostigma
purpurea elatinoides

30013 | H220 30042 | H11 30011 | H10 30009 | J10 30043 | L60
Helanthium tenellum Hemianthus Heteranthera Juncus repens Ludwigia arcuata
‘Broad Leaf‘ callitrichoides ‘Cuba‘ zosterifolia

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The plant-it tubs are especially well suited to aquascaping. Their small size means you can insert the plants into the
hardscape between stones and roots very easily. However, you have to be quite patient, as the plants are significantly
smaller than aquarium plants that are cultivated conventionally in pots.

Plant-it plants are also a good way for shrimp enthusiasts to add new plants to already well-established aquaria
containing shrimp. It is not necessary to water the plants for several days as usual. The gelatinous nutrient medium
should simply be carefully washed off. As a general rule, the plant cushion should then be divided into small pieces and
planted at intervals in the substrate.

Just as the slogan says:

Clean it! Cut it! Plant it!

137 | M90 30038 | M100 30041 | P11 30040 | P13 374 | R80
Marsilea hirsuta Micranthemum spec. Pogostemon erectus Pogostemon stellatus Riccia fluitans
´Montecarlo´ ´Adelaide River´

30047 | R40 30046 | R15 30044 | S40 30045 | T60 360 | U01
Rotala indica Rotala macrandra Staurogyne repens Taxiphyllum barbieri Utricularia graminifolia

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Echinodorus ´Breuni Red´ Item no. 123 • PG 5 | E40
Echinodorus ‘Breuni Red‘ originated from a second generation range of cultivars of our Dschungelstars
varieties. The somewhat peculiar name relates to the company Breuninger. The variety was presented
and named during an aquatics event in one of the large shopping centres. With its characteristics, the
new Echinodorus fits seamlessly into the Dschungelstar range. ‘Breuni Red‘ grows well and is easy to
care for. A nutrient-rich substrate and adequate CO2 supply guarantee lush growth. With good lighting,
the new inner leaves are bright red and make a nice contrast to the older, olive-green leaves. Growing
to a height of 40 - 50 cm, the plant makes a very eye-catching specimen.

Genus: Echinodorus
Species: Cultivar´Breuni Red´
Family: Alismataceae
Origin: Cultivar
Area/height: Midground up to 50 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5–8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Adventitious plantlets on the pedicel

Eichhornia diversifolia Item no. 30014 • PG 5 | E410

Eichhornia diversifolia is a decorative stem plant from the water hyacinth or Pontederiaceae family.
The submerged shoots form leaves around 10 cm long on the stems. Eichhornia diversifolia grows
relatively quickly and should therefore be trimmed regularly. If the stems reach the water surface,
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n t-I less decorative simple floating leaves form. A good supply of nutrients and CO2 is absolutely essential
P la for this beauty from South America. Slightly acidic to neutral water also promotes healthy, strong
growth. Eichhornia diversifolia is one of the most magnificent stem plants and it should therefore be
positioned in the middle or background of an underwater landscape as a specimen plant.

Genus: Eichhornia
Species: diversifolia
Family: Pontederiaceae
Origin: Central America, South America
Area/height: Background 60 cm
Light: high
Temperature: 18 – 30 °C
Growth: rapid
pH: 5–7
Water hardness: soft to neutral
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

Eleocharis pusilla Item no. 139 • PG 5 | E400

The dwarf spikerush, Eleocharis pusilla, is native to Australia and New Zealand and inhabits wetlands
with different water levels. In contrast to Eleocharis acicularis, the growth height is significantly
shorter, usually only a few centimetres high. Another distinguishing feature are the light green,
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a nt slightly curved stems of the dwarf spikerush. This grass grows best in cooler water, it cannot
Pl tolerate permanently high temperatures over 25° C. This delicate beauty is ideal for stone layouts in
the Iwagumi style, as it results in a fresh „summer meadow“. Like Echidonorus acicularis, the dwarf
spikerush can also be cut well back, which makes the plant even denser and more compact.

Genus: Eleocharis
Species: pusilla
Family: Cyperaceae
Origin: Australia, New Zealand
Area/height: Foreground 3 – 6 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 12 – 26 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5-7
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO2: 10 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons, division

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Floscopa scandens Item no. 124 • PG 4 | F10
Plants from the dayflower or Commelinaceae family are recognised more as house plants than
aquatic plants. The origin of Floscopa scandens is unknown, it was probably imported from Asia.
The habit of the plant is somewhat reminiscent of a bamboo plant, which explains the commercial
name, water bamboo. Floscopa grows significantly faster when cultivated above water than when it
is living submerged. A nutrient-rich substrate, good lighting and adequate CO2 are absolutely
essential for stems with strong leaves to form. Its slow growth rate also makes water bamboo
suitable for Nano Cubes.

Genus: Floscopa
Species: scandens
Family: Commelinaceae
Origin: possibly tropical Asia
Area/height: Midground up to 30 cm
Light: high - medium
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C
Growth: slow
pH: 5–7
Water hardness: soft to neutral
CO2: 20 - 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

Helanthium tenellum ´Broad Leaf´ Item no. 30013 • PG 5 | H220

We found this grass-like beauty on our Florida Plantahunter tour in winter 2012. At first glance it
looks very similar to Helanthium tenellum (former name: Echinodorus tenellus) and is easily confused.
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The difference lies in the colour and width of the leaves and the growth height appears to be
a nt somewhat smaller. We named this plant ‘Broad Leaf‘ due to the width of the leaf blades being up to
Pl 2.5 mm. The colour of the leaves stays bright mid-green, so it combines well with colourful plants
such as Hygrophila pinnatifida, for example. Care needs are similar to the standard Helanthium
tenellum. Lawn formation is encouraged by vigorous pruning.

Genus: Helanthium
Species: tenellum ´Broad Leaf´
Family: Alismataceae
Origin: North America
Area/height: Foreground 4 -6 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 20 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5–8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons

Heteranthera zosterifolia Item no. 30011 • PG 5 | H10

The stem plant Heteranthera zosterifolia is a stunning beauty in the aquarium. The bright light-green
leaves are up to 5 cm long and grow in an alternating leaf formation. Its requirements are relatively
minimal, with good lighting and CO2 fertilisation, growth is compact and fast. It is therefore recommended
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a nt that the shoots are trimmed regularly. On our Plantahunter tour in Brazil, we saw the plant in the Rio da
Pl Prata over several kilometres of river. In fact, we even encountered lush plants in the crystal clear water
where it was 2 m deep. The Heteranthera is a plant that is rich in contrast for the midground to
background and works especially well in combination with colourful plants such as Rotala rotundifolia.

Genus: Heteranthera
Species: zosterifolia
Family: Pontederiaceae
Origin: Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia
Area/height: Midground 30-40 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C
Growth: rapid
pH: 5–8
Water hardness: soft – hard
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

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Juncus repens Item no. 30009 • PG 5 | J10
Juncus repens is a grass-like marsh plant, which also grows when permanently under water. This
small species of rush is native to southern and eastern USA and inhabits marshy shallow water. In
t the aquarium, Juncus repens is easy to care for and resilient. Softer water with a good CO2 supply
n t-I promotes the best growth. In combination with other grass-like plants, you can design decorative
P la meadow landscapes. However, this creeping rush also makes an attractive feature as a „filler plant“
between stones. With strong lighting and a good supply of micro-nutrients, the shoots can also
become slightly reddish in colour.

Genus: Juncus
Species: repens
Family: Juncaceae
Origin: USA, Cuba
Area/height: Midground
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 10 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5–7
Water hardness: soft to neutral
CO2: 20 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

Limnophila spec. ´Vietnam´ Item no. 125 • PG 4 | L10

The genus Limnophila, from the figwort (Scrophulariaceae) family, has been well known in aquatics for
a long time and is also commonly used. A new and rare plant is the as yet undefined Limnophila spec.
‘Vietnam‘. Like almost all species, the leaflets, which are just 1-2 cm long, sit radially on the stem.
With a leaf width of just a few millimetres, the plant looks particularly delicate and decorative. With
adequate lighting the plant displays considerable creeping growth and is ideal for the foreground to
midground. Vigorously trimming the plants into shape enables the growth of wonderful, harmonious
cushions. Limnophila spec. ‘Vietnam‘ is highly recommended for designs with hills and mountains.

Genus: Limnophila
Species: spec. ´Vietnam´
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Area/height: Midground 20 cm
Light: high
Temperature: 18 - 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5–7
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO2: 20 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

Marsilea hirsuta Item no. 137 • PG 5 | M90

Marsilea hirsuta belongs to the water clover family and is native to Australia. Due to its small size it
is also known as dwarf four leaf clover. In marsh conditions, the plant forms small clover shaped
leaflets when out of the water; under water ovate leaflets usually form, which are strongly
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a nt reminiscent of the Glossostigma plant. The dwarf four leaf clover, however, is much easier to
Pl cultivate and very low maintenance. It does take a certain amount of time for the young plant to
acclimatise to the aquarium, but it gradually forms an attractive carpet. Ideally the emersed shoots
should be completely cut off before planting; new submerged shoots will gradually form.

Genus: Marsilea
Species: hirsuta
Family: Marsileaceae
Origin: Australia
Area/height: Foreground 1-3 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5–8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 10 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons, division

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Micranthemum spec. ´Montecarlo´ Item no. 30033 • PG 4 | 30038 plant-it • PG 5 | M100
Micranthemum spec. ´Montecarlo´ is a new, promising foreground plant. The name of this varie-
ty comes from the Argentinian city of Montecarlo in the province of Misiones. In contrast with M.
t umbrosum, this plant does not grow upright, but creeps along the bottom as a cushion. This makes
n t-I this new variety a very good alternative to Hemianthus callitrichoides ‘Cuba‘, with much better growth
P la habits. This new pearl grass is ideally suited for aquascaping and perfect for Nano Cubes.

Genus: Micranthemum
Species: spec. ´Montecarlo´
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: Argentina
Area/height: Foreground 3-5 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 20 – 26 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5 -7
Water hardness: very soft to medium
CO2: 20 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Division

Myriophyllum mattogrossense Item no. 126 • PG 4 | M80

The Mato Grosso milfoil is a species from the Myriophyllum genus that is particularly easy to care for.
It is found in Ecuador, Brazil and Bolivia. This plant inhabits fast-flowing, cooler waters. The pinnate
submerged leaves are bright light-green and contrast very well with other green or coloured plants. In
terms of care you should make sure there is a good supply of nutrients, especially good iron fertilisation.
If there is an iron deficiency the shoot tips become much lighter to whitish. Myriophyllum mattogrossense
also grows relatively well with medium lighting and is therefore also ideal for aquascaping beginners.
Due to its potential height, this plant is recommended for the midground to background.

Genus: Myriophyllum
Species: mattogrossense
Family: Haloragaceae
Origin: Ecuador, Brazil, Bolivia
Area/height: Background
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 18 – 28 °C
Growth: rapid
pH value: 5–8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 10 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

Najas graminea Item no. 127 • PG 5 | N40

Chris Lukhaup brought this delicate beauty from Lake Sentani in Papua New Guinea. Unlike other
water-nymphs, Najas graminea is much more robust and the stems are not as fragile. Like all stem
plants, several individual stems should always be used as group planting. The plants should be
trimmed regularly as they are quite vigorous. When doing so the strong head cuttings can be
replanted in a layered arrangement. In Lake Sentani this plant grows at almost 30 °C in the water,
so Najas graminea is also highly recommended for discus aquaria.

Genus: Najas
Species: graminea
Family: Najadaceae
Origin: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Area/height: Midground up to 40 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 30 °C
Growth: rapid
pH: 5 – 7.5
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO2: 10 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

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Pogostemon quadrifolius Item no. 30035 • PG 4 | P12
Pogostemon quadrifolius is a new water starwort from Laos. This species is closely related to
Pogostemon stellatus. This new stem plant is sometimes also referred to as Pogostemon stellatus
‘Octopus‘. It is very easy to care for and grows very strongly. For this reason, the stock of plants
should be frequently replanted by means of head cuttings. The side shoots can also be used, they
grow somewhat slower and are therefore also recommended for Nano Cubes.

Genus: Pogostemon
Species: quadrifolius
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Laos, Southeast Asia
Area/height: Background up to 50 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 20 – 28 °C
Growth: very rapid
pH: 5 -7.5
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO2: 10 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Pogostemon stellatus ´Adelaide River´ Item no. 30040 • PG 5 | P13

This new stem plant is most probably a type of Pogostemon stellatus, which is highly variable in form.
The name ´Adelaide River´ refers to its Australian native home in the Northern Territory.
Good lighting and balanced nutrition are also important requirements for cultivating this variety.
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n t-I This plant‘s growth is compact and particularly delicate and it is easily propagated by taking head
P la cuttings. With good lighting, the shoot tips become coloured in various shades of red to purple.

Genus: Pogostemon
Species: spec. ´Adelaide River´
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Australia
Area/height: Background up to 40 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5 -7
Water hardness: very soft to medium hard
CO2: 20 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Pogostemon stellatus ´Broad Leaf´ Item no. 128 • PG 4 | P50

Pogostemon species are now very popular in aquatics, especially in aquascaping. The older
designation Eusteralis stellata is still more commonly found commercially. Pogostemon stellatus is a
very variable species with a variety of leaf shapes and colours. The name ‘Broad Leaf‘ refers to the
appearance of the wider leaf shape. Interestingly this variety is not as sensitive as the stem form,
which frequently forms stunted shoot tips. Very good lighting, a constant CO2 supply and intense
fertilisation of the water guarantee lush, colourful plants in an underwater landscape.

Genus: Pogostemon
Species: stellatus ´Broad Leaf´
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Area/height: Midground up to 40 cm
Light: high
Temperature: 20 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5–7
Water hardness: soft to neutral
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

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Ranunculus inundatus Item no. 118 • PG 4 | R20
The river buttercup, Ranunculus inundatus, is a very decorative plant which is new to aquatics. In its natural
site in Australia, this plant grows in damp locations, in some cases in the shallow water of ponds and
lakes. Its most striking feature are the wonderfully formed leaves which are shaped like a slotted
umbrella. Like Hydrocotyle species, this plant constantly forms stolon shoots. They generally creep along
the substrate and form new leaf stems at the nodes. This gradually results in beautiful groups of plants
with a very ornamental appearance. Ranunculus inundatus is a plant that needs strong lighting and
therefore also requires a higher nutrient supply.

Genus: Ranunculus
Species: inundatus
Family: Ranunculaceae
Origin: Australia
Area/height: Midground 10-15 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 20 – 28 °C
Growth: rapid
pH: 5–7
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Stolons, division

Rotala indica Item no. 130 • PG4 | 30047 plant-it • PG 5 | R40

This new arrival was known as Ammania spec. Bonsai, but it is actually the „real“ Rotala indica.
This name was mistakenly used as a synonym for Rotala rotundifolia for decades. Unlike Rotala
rotundifolia, the differences between the emersed and submerged leaves of this plant are hard to
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n t-I see. The oval to circular leaflets are densely packed on the stem and give a very ornamental
P la appearance. The growth is always upright, which provides interesting design possibilities.
The slow growth also favours placing it in the foreground or the mid-zone of an underwater
landscape. A free standing group in a Hemianthus carpet looks particularly impressive.

Genus: Rotala
Species: indica
Family: Lythraceae
Origin: India, Southeast Asia
Area/height: Midground 30-40 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5 -7
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

Rotala macrandra ´Green´ Item no. 131 • PG 4 | R15

Rotala macrandra has a very variable appearance with many colours and leaf shapes. The emersed
leaflets are round, whereas in water the leaves are narrow and elliptical with a light green colour.
With good lighting, the shoot tips become slightly reddish in places, resulting in a striking
appearance. This variety is easier to cultivate than the pure red stem form. The growth rate is
average, so this variety is highly recommended for the background in Nano Cubes. This delicate
stem plant is also well suited for use in aquascaping layouts.

Genus: Rotala
Species: macrandra ´Green´
Family: Lythraceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Area/height: Background
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5-7
Water hardness: very soft to medium hard
CO2: 20 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

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Staurogyne spec. ´Bihar´ Item no. 30032 • PG 4 | S50
The acanthus Staurogyne spec. ‘Bihar‘ is a new arrival in aquatics. In contrast to the well-known
foreground species S. repens and S. spec. ‘Porto Vehlo‘, it is a plant for the background. It grows well
and is easy to care for. Due to its rapid growth, the stems should be trimmed regularly.
The leaves on the shoot tips are usually slightly slotted and are strongly reminiscent of the
well-known Hygrophila pinnatifida. With good lighting the plant becomes brownish red with slightly
pink coloured undersides of the leaves.

Genus: Staurogyne
Species: spec. ´Bihar´
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: India
Area/height: Background
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: rapid
pH: 5-8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 20 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Staurogyne spec. ´Porto Vehlo´ Item no. 133 • PG 5 | S20

Staurogyne spec. ‘Porto Vehlo‘ from Brazil is still a little known species in Europe. It is named after
the capital of the state of Rondonia in the western part of Brazil. This plant from the acanthus family
(like Hygrophila) has very narrow, pointed leaves. Good lighting promotes creeping growth and even a
light purple colouring to the leaves. After settling in, the plants grow into dense cushions.
Occasional thinning of the shoots promotes a strong plant. There is little experience of cultivation,
but the growth is slower than the Staurogyne repens. A good CO2 supply and adequate micro-
nutrients are absolutely essential.

Genus: Staurogyne
Species: spec.´Porto Vehlo´
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Brazil
Area/height: Foreground 3-5 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: slow
pH: 5 -7.5
Water hardness: soft to medium-hard
CO2: 20 – 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

Vesicularia ferriei – Weeping Moos Item no. 30029 • PG 3 | MP14

Hardly any other moss is as popular as the Java moss, Vesicularia ferriei. The commercial name
´Weeping Moos´ refers to the drooping fronds of this attractive moss. Ideally the moss is attached to
roots or stones, where it quickly takes hold with fine holdfast roots. By trimming the moss cushion
regularly, wonderful layouts can be created. Little miniature trees made of delicate roots and the
weeping moss as the „treetop“ are a particular art form. This beautiful moss is very easy to care for
and resilient.

Genus: Vesicularia
Species: ferriei
Family: Hypnaceae
Origin: China, Japan
Area/height: Foreground
Light: medium - low
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: slow
pH: 5 -7
Water hardness: very soft to medium hard
CO2: 20 -30 mg/l
Propagation: Division

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The rarity
from the Plantahunter tour, Brazil!

Taxiphyllum spec. ´Bonito´ Item no. 30051 • PG 3 | MP15

We discovered the new Bonito moss on our Plantahunter tour in Brazil and propagated it in our
greenhouses. It forms dense, elongated, palmate fronds with an intensive green colour. Like most
mosses, it is very easy to care for in the aquarium. Vigorous pruning promotes especially compact
moss cushions. The growth is hugely influenced by changing the water regularly, fresh, clear water
and the CO2 supply. Ideally this new moss from Brazil grows attached to roots or stones.

Genus: Taxiphyllum
Species: spec. ´Bonito´
Family: Hypnaceae
Origin: Brazil
Area/height: Foreground up to 10 cm
Light: medium - low
Temperature: 18 – 26 °C
Growth: slow
pH: 5–8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 0 – 20 mg/l
Propagation: Division

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Decorative elements
Many well-known aquarium plants grow naturally in the spray of streams, rivers, and waterfalls. Rocks and cliffs, roots
and dead tree trunks are overgrown with these epiphytes. Anubias, Microsorum, Bolbitis and mosses are interesting
plants that all possess this same growth habit.

With our new decorative additions, magically beautiful underwater landscapes are possible in any size of aquarium.

Taxiphyllum barbieri on root Pogostemon helferi on stone Coco Cave with Anubias nana
with suckers 30017 | PG8 | P10 30020 | PG9 | CC01
30015 | PG9 | T60

Bonsai Palme with Anubias nana Hydrocotyle cf.tripartita on stone Aegagrophila Scape Wood
30028 | PG8 | A21.3 30039 | PG8 | H35 30025 | PG24 | A40

Scaper Pads
Aquascaping is a modern variety of aquarium design. The use of stones and roots has a particularly important role in
aquascaping. With this in mind we developed Scaper pads.

With the new mini size you can „green“ every small gap between the stones and roots with ease.

Monosolenium tenerum Vesicularia spec. Taxiphyllum barbieri Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

Scaper pad Triangelmoos Scaper pad Scaper pad Scaper pad
30021 | PG3 | MP11 30023 | PG3 | MP12 30024 | PG3 | MP13 30026 | PG3 | L17

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Specimen plants
In our Dennerle greenhouses, we lovingly care for and cultivate extra-large plants for months on end. These „specimens“
are made for large aquarium setups and designs, since they immediately give the impression of a mature, long-standing
landscape. There are now XXL plants for larger aquaria from the stem plant range too.

Alternanthera reineckii ´Red´ XXL Item no. 110 • PG 9 | A04

Hardly any other stem plant is as vividly coloured as this variety. The stems and upper and lower
surface of the leaves are brown-red to cherry red in colour. To ensure that you get the most intense
colours, this plant needs good lighting and an adequate supply of CO2. The growth rate is average,
which means the stems should be trimmed or pruned every 6-8 weeks. In discus aquariums this
South American plant adds a splash of colour when combined with sword plants.

Genus: Alternanthera
Species: reineickii ´Rot´
Family: Amaranthaceae
Origin: South America
Area/height: Background up to 50 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: medium
pH: 5-8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 20 to 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Bacopa caroliniana XXL Item no. 30022 • PG 9 | B10

A stem plant that is one of the classic aquarium plants. It grows much more slowly than other stem
plants, and needs a well-lit location to help it produce the pretty brown-coloured leaves. Emersed
plants are pure green and display obvious hairs on the stems. It is most effective in a larger group;
ideally the stems should be planted in stages rising towards the back. This results in a harmonious
sight for the observer.

Genus: Bacopa
Species: caroliniana
Family: Scrophulariaceae
Origin: America
Area/height: Background up to 40 cm
Light: high
Temperature: 18 – 26 °C
pH: 6-8
Water hardness: soft to hard
CO2: 10 to 20 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings, side shoots

Hygrophila corymbosa XXL Item no. 30008 • PG 9 | H135

Hygrophila corymbosa is a common stem plant in Southeast Asia. There are several varieties, each
of which has a different leaf shape. Generally the leaves above water are much darker in colour than
when submerged. Giant Hygro is a good beginner plant for the background. Rapid growth means
that excess nutrients are removed, eliminating the food source for any algae. As soon as the shoots
reach the water’s surface they should be trimmed back to half their length. A stepped arrangement
of the stems is recommended for this.

Genus: Hygrophila
Species: corymbosa
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Area/height: Background up to 50 cm
Light: high – medium
Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
Growth: rapid
pH: 5-8
Water hardness: very soft to very hard
CO2: 20 to 30 mg/l
Propagation: Head cuttings

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Discontinued plants 2013/2014
Item no. Item description
112 Anubias congensis
120 Anubias heterophylla
106 Asplenium cf.normale
612 Bacopa monierii
105 Bolbitis heteroclita „Difformis“
611 Bacopa caroliniana, submers
647 Cryptocoryne spec. Indonesia
621 Cryptpcoryne wendtii Brown XL
639 Cryptocoryne wendtii Brown XXL
665 Cryptocoryne wendtii Green XXL
276 Cyperus helferi
658 Didiplis diandra
162 Echinodorus cordifolius
710 Echinodorus Dschungelstar Nr. 4 XXL
681 Glossostigma elantinoides
700 Hyophila involuta
640 Microsorum pteropus ´Trident´
401 Rorippa aquatica
735 Rotala spec. Enie
931 Taxiphyllum spec. Spiky Moos
920 Coco Shell with M40
921 Coco Shell with M50
798 Coco Shell with T60
981 Nano Bridge with A21
225 Lysimchia nummularia
252 Anubias barteri XL
284 Anubias Bonsai on stone
135 Cryptocoryne cordata, Blister
136 Cryptocoryne x purpurea, Blister
350 Cryptocoryne usteriana, Blister
140 Heteranthera zosterifolia, Blister
141 Eichhornia diversifolia, Blister
143 Juncus repens, Blister
147 Helanthium tenellum ´Broad Leaf´, Blister
231 Mayaca fluviatilis

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