Plants in family linderniaceae
Lindernia grandiflora
Lindernia grandiflora is a deciduous plant native to the Southeast US, resembling moneywort with 0.5-inch heart-shaped leaves. It produces tiny blue flowers with a star-like white marking from spring through summer. This plant is hardy to 0 degrees F and prefers moist soils.
Lindernia rotundifolia
Lindernia rotundifolia is a bright green stem plant originating from Asia, known for its fast growth and ability to absorb nitrates in aquariums. It features round leaves that grow horizontally from vertical stems and can thrive both submerged and emerged. This plant reaches a height of 6-8 inches and prefers high light conditions with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is easy to care for and can be propagated through cuttings, making it a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts.
Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo'
Micranthemum 'Monte Carlo' is a low-growing aquatic plant from Argentina, forming a thick carpet of bright green foliage. It requires high lighting and CO2 injection, with small, round leaves that can grow submerged or emersed.
Micranthemum umbrosum
Micranthemum umbrosum is a low-growing aquatic plant originating from New Zealand, ideal for aquarium foregrounds. It features small, round, bright green leaves and requires high lighting and CO2 injection for optimal growth. This plant can grow submerged or emersed and forms a dense carpet, making it a popular choice for aquascaping.
Micranthemum callitrichoides
Micranthemum callitrichoides, also known as Dwarf Baby Tears, is a semi-aquatic plant endemic to the West Indies. It is popular in aquariums for creating lush foregrounds and requires high light and CO2 supplementation to thrive. This plant produces runners for propagation and forms a dense carpet under the right conditions.
Torenia fournieri
Torenia fournieri, also known as the wishbone flower, is a heat-loving groundcover with rich blue flowers that have a violet tint. It is fast-growing and easy to cultivate, making it a popular choice for gardeners in zones 9-11. This perennial thrives in warm climates and provides vibrant color throughout the growing season.
Micranthemum micranthemoides
Micranthemum micranthemoides, commonly known as Pearl Weed, is a bright green, low-growing stem plant native to North America. It is versatile for use in aquascaping, suitable for foreground, midground, and background placements. The plant grows best with moderate light and CO2 levels, and it can be pruned substantially. Pearl Weed is adaptable to different pH levels and is easy to care for, making it a popular choice for aquarium enthusiasts.
Micranthemum callitrichoides 'Cuba'
Micranthemum callitrichoides 'Cuba' is one of the smallest aquatic plants, ideal for creating lush carpets in aquascapes. It can grow both submerged and emersed, requiring CO2 injection and medium to high light for optimal growth. This plant is moderately to fast-growing and is propagated by cutting new growth with roots. Originating from North America and Cuba, it thrives with regular fertilization.