CULTIVATED TO PERFECTION
TISSUE CULTURE AQUARIUM PLANTS BY ULTUM NATURE SYSTEMS
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Free of algae, pests and pesticides
Tissue culture aquarium plants are cultivated in a closed, sanitary laboratory to ensure quality control. Cultivation via in-vitro methods eliminates the possible the disruption of natural eco-systems from wild aquarium plant harvesting.
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Divide and conquer
A single cup of tissue culture aquarium plants yields more and offers more coverage in the aquarium. Depending on the species, tissue culture plants are typically more generous than their potted counterparts!
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Plenty of choices
The availability of species is growing rapidly. Many popular aquatic plant forms and species are now readily available and we are adding to our catalog every year.
Preparation and Usage Guide
TISSUE CULTURE PLANT LINEUP
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Anubias Barteri
One of the most popular aquarium plants among hobbyists as it is a fairly undemanding plant to grow well. Anubias Barteri is a medium-sized plant and is characterized by broad, dark green leaves that are shaped as spades. Anubias Barteri is a good midground plant that grows well when attached to driftwood or rocks. With all types of anubias, it is important not to bury the rhizome in the substrate as they get most of their nutrients from the water column. Instead, attach the anubias to a rock or piece of driftwood allowing the roots to be exposed.
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Anubias Barteri 'Wrinkle Leaf'
One of the most popular aquarium plants among hobbyists as it is a fairly undemanding plant to grow well. Anubias Barteri 'Wrinkle Leaf' is a is a medium-large sized plant and has a similar appearance to Anubias Barteri.
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Anubias Barteri Broad Leaf
A larger variant, suitable for both aquariums and terrariums. It can grow submerged or emersed, featuring long stems and leaves nearly double the size of standard Anubias. Ideal for midground and background, with leaves reaching up to 3 inches.
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Anubias Barteri Butterfly
Favored by aquarists for its large, hardy, and resilient dark green leaves. Beginner-friendly, it thrives in various conditions, including low-light and low-nutrient water. Suitable for fore-, mid-, or background placement depending on size. Typically, its rhizomes attach to decorations, but it can float or be planted. Popular in tanks without substrate, it appreciates good water flow. Can be grown submerged or emersed. Compatible with various tank mates, including active and aggressive fish species.
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Anubias Barteri Dark Angel
A compact, smaller variety with darker green, ovate leaves featuring mild ruffles along the edges. The dark leaves contrast well with lighter hardscape and other plants.
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Anubias Barteri Petite Round
A compact, smaller Anubias variety with deep green, ovate leaves featuring smooth edges. The leaf pattern provides contrast to edgy aquascapes, and lighting conditions influence leaf colors, with lower light intensifying the dark green.
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Anubias Barteri Round 'Golden Coin'
A less common but increasingly popular Anubias variant. It's easy to grow and adaptable to various water parameters. With round and circular leaves on long stems, it suits the midground and background in your aquascape.
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Anubias Barteri Striped
A variant with sharp, ruffled leaves, suitable for midground and background placement in aquariums or terrariums. It thrives when attached to hard surfaces like wood or stones. Low to medium light suffices, and regular fertilization helps. While CO2 isn't necessary, it can enhance growth. Caution is needed with high lighting to prevent algae growth due to its slow growth rate.
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Anubias Barteri Var 'Nana'
A dwarf variant of Anubias, ideal for various aquariums. It grows in both aquariums and terrariums, submerged or emersed. With slightly longer stems than Anubias Nana, it suits midground and background placements, with leaves reaching up to 3” in length.
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Anubias Broad White
A rare and sought-after species developed through artificial selection. Its almost entirely white leaves, propagated from a darker green variant, need more light to maintain their color. Ideal for nano aquariums, this slow grower offers striking contrast against dark rocks and roots.
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Anubias Chili Jalapeno
A rare hybrid of Anubias Chili and Anubias Minima. With small, jalapeño-shaped leaves and a vibrant green color, it's ideal for mid-ground placement in nano-planted aquariums. This low-maintenance plant tolerates various aquarium conditions, growing submerged or emersed in terrarium-like setups with sufficient moisture. Anubias Chili Jalapeño is a slow grower, best attached to driftwood or within aquascape gaps.
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Anubias Chili Mini
A rare variation with small chili pepper-shaped leaves, perfect for mid-ground placement in nano-planted aquariums. This undemanding Anubias tolerates various conditions, growing submerged or emersed in terrarium-like setups with adequate moisture. Note its slow growth, requiring patience. Attach Anubias Chili Mini to driftwood or aquascape gaps for optimal display.
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Anubias Coffeefolia
A variant of the Anubias Barteri plant. It can grow to about 12 inches tall and has long stems and oval-shaped leaves with a ruffled texture. The leaves are bronze-colored when young and eventually turn green.
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Anubias Congensis Broad
A tall, hardy Anubias with dark green, oblong leaves, ideal for a background plant. Perfect for beginners, its rhizomes can be attached to decor using thread or fishing line. Avoid burying the rhizomes to prevent rot. Suited for bare-bottomed tanks, it thrives submerged or emersed. Compatible with various tank mates, it withstands active fish.
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Anubias Congensis Mini
An excellent plant for beginners, featuring small, dark green, oblong leaves that accentuate aquascapes with wood or rocks. Attach its rhizomes to decor using thread or fishing line, avoiding burial to prevent rot. Whether submerged or emersed, plant the roots in the substrate, not the rhizome.
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Anubias Frazeri
A slow-growing plant that can be used in the middle ground of an aquarium. It has oval-wavy green leaves that can grow up to 3 inches long.
It is native to the slow-moving, low-lit streams, rivers, and marshes of Africa. It can be propagated by cutting the rhizome and attaching it to another surface or rock.
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Anubias Giant Stardust
A rare, large aquarium plant with white veins along its leaves, adding a distinctive touch to any tank.
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Anubias Glabra
A medium-sized variant with narrow, wavy lanceolate leaves, originating from West African rainforest streams. Hardy and adaptable, it suits various aquarium sizes, from nano to larger tanks.
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Anubias Hastifolia
A large, hardy aquarium plant native to the rainforests of West Africa. It's known for its large, arrowhead-shaped leaves and long stems. The plant's leaves are set on a creeping and rooting rhizome that is 5 to 15 mm thick. Anubias hastifolia is a popular aquarium plant that is considered easy to care for and ideal for beginners. It is a hardy and adaptable plant that can tolerate low-light conditions.
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Anubias Heterophylla
Also known as Congo Anubias, is a medium-large plant native to the tropical rainforests of Central Africa. It's a variant of Anubias Nana, but has broad, pointy leaves that can grow up to approximately 15 inches long and 5 inches wide. The leaves are set on a creeping rhizome that is 0.2 to 0.7 inches thick, and the leaf stems are generally longer than the blade, reaching up to 26 inches in length.
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Anubias Heterophylla Supernova
A rarer variant with vibrant green foliage almost twice the standard length, thrives in both aquariums and terrariums. Its substantial leaves make it suitable for midground and background placement. Low to moderate lighting suffices, and while CO2 isn't necessary, it can enhance growth. Propagation involves dividing rhizomes, ensuring they remain above the substrate to prevent rotting.
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Anubias Jungle Star
A rare variety with deep green, rounded-edged leaves, presenting a small to medium-sized appearance. The dark tones provide excellent contrast against lighter hardscapes and plants.
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Anubias Lanceolata
An easy-to-grow plant, thrives in various water conditions. Its slender and sharp leaves distinguish it from other Anubias varieties, and it can flourish in both aquariums and terrariums, submerged or emersed.
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Anubias Minima
A small aquatic plant with long, slender, deep green leaves. The leaves are thin and pointed, with a slight wavy texture at the edges. Anubias minima is a popular plant for aquariums, where it can be used as a midground or background plant. It's easy to grow and often attached to driftwood.
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Anubias Minima Variegated
A plant with variegated leaves that are a mix of green and white or yellow patterns. It can grow in a variety of environments, including aquariums and terrariums. It can grow to be 12 inches tall and can provide cover for fish from predators.
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Anubias Nana
Also known as Anubias barteri var. nana, is a small, hardy plant that can grow in a variety of water conditions. It is native to Cameroon and can grow to be approximately 2–4 inches tall, with a rhizome of 4–6 inches or more. Anubias nana has dark green leaves that can grow up to 5 inches long. Anubias nana can thrive in a range of water conditions, from low to high light and from soft to hard water. It can be attached to driftwood, rocks, or planted directly into the substrate. Anubias nana can benefit from regular fertilization, and CO2 can promote faster growth and more robust leaves.
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Anubias Nana 'Long Wavy'
A rare variation, ideal for your tank's foreground. With small, dark green, oblong, and wavy leaves, this hardy plant suits various water conditions, making it beginner-friendly. Ensure good water circulation, moderate lighting, and consider CO2 injection for optimal growth. Propagate through rhizome side shoots, tying them down or allowing them to float for a new Anubias plant.
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Anubias Nana Bonsai
A mid-sized Anubias variant, is suitable for beginners due to its easy care and resilience. Ideal for any planted aquarium, it thrives in various conditions but excels with optimal care. Attach it to stones or wood for a mid-ground accent or centerpiece, making it versatile for any tank size.
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Anubias Nana Golden
A golden variation of Anubias Nana, is beginner-friendly, easy to care for, and adapts well to both aquariums and terrariums.
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Anubias Nana Ovalis
A cultivar of the classic mini "Nana" form of the flowering plant Anubias nana. It has elongated petioles and somewhat rounded foliage.
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Anubias Nana Paxing
A newer species, has small, glossy green leaves that grow almost flat in planted aquariums. Hardy and undemanding, it's ideal for beginners, adapting to various conditions submerged or emerged. Similar in size to Anubias Nana.
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Anubias Nana Paxing Compact
A newer species, features small, glossy, robust leaves in various green shades. Hardy and undemanding, it's perfect for beginners, adapting to various submerged or emerged conditions in aquariums or terrarium setups.
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Anubias Nana Petite
A popular choice in planted aquariums, is known for its small size and vibrant green hues. Highly resilient, it's ideal for beginners and admired by seasoned aquarists. Requiring minimal care, it thrives in various aquarium and terrarium conditions.
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Anubias Nana Petite White
A rare variant, features unique white coloration due to a chlorophyll mutation. Leaf patterns vary, and high light and CO2 promote whiter leaves.
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Anubias Nana Pinto
A unique variant with marbled white coloring, adds a distinct touch to aquariums. Slow-growing, it requires more light than other Anubias types. Suitable for nano to standard-sized tanks, it contrasts well with darker hardscape and other plants.
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Anubias Nana Short
A miniature version of the popular Anubias nana plant. It's a low-maintenance, slow-growing plant with a short stature and deep green coloring.
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Anubias Nana Thick Leaf
A less common variant with short, rounded wavy leaves, making it ideal for a striking foreground. Hardy and adaptable, it suits beginners. Suitable for submersed or emersed growth, it thrives in various water conditions. Slow-growing, it works well in bare-bottomed tanks. Thriving in low to moderate lighting, it doesn't require CO2 but benefits from it. Rhizomes can attach to decor or float, and propagation is achieved through healthy rhizomes producing side shoots.
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Anubias Nana Tropica
A beginner-friendly plant that's easy to grow. Attach it to hardscape or plant in soil with the rhizome exposed, avoiding burial. The rhizome stores the plant's food reserve. It's suitable for demanding or low-maintenance aquariums, adapts to various conditions, and supports diverse aquatic life.
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Anubias Nana Variegated
Also known as Anubias Pinto, features unique marbled white coloring derived from a specific selection process. With slight leaf variations, its slow growth requires more light than other Anubias. Attach to driftwood or stones in the aquarium for a distinctive touch.
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Anubias Short and Sharp
Despite its name, grows to 8-10" in height, making it suitable for tanks larger than 7 gallons. With sharp and slender leaves, it's an attractive, easy-to-care-for choice for beginners, perfect as a mid-ground plant attached to stones or wood in various tank sizes.
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Anubias Stardust Mini
A rare variant resembling Anubias Nana Petite, features distinctive leaves with light veins and white specks. With proper lighting, it adds a unique touch to aquariums. Easy to care for like other Anubias, it requires a bit more light for its signature appearance. A hardy and adaptable choice that complements diverse aquatic plants and tank setups. Ideal for planted aquariums.
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