“The Charm of Submerged Leaves”

The graceful and delicate appearance that only aquatic plants possess. Even the word “submerged leaves” has its own characteristics, such as red, transparent, slender, and so on. Each of them has its own beauty. This is because each aquatic plant has acquired its own unique appearance in the process of evolution in order to survive in the water from the land. Although we take submerged leaves for granted in Nature Aquarium, they are a special form of plants, and that is why aquatic plants have such a deep appeal.

Grace

The more it flutters on the water surface, the longer it appears

 

Scarlet

The red look in the light

 

Air Bubbles

The appearance with countless oxygen bubbles

 

Transparency

Crystal-clear appearance like cellophane.

 

Delicate

Dainty figure like a feather

“Pictorial book of ADA’s recommended submerged leaves”
Eye-catching and attractive submerged leaves

This issue focuses on the “submerged leaves” in ADA’s aquatic plant lineup. We have selected 8 species of aquatic plants, from attractive species that look great in a layout to those that can be enjoyed on their own. In this section, we introduce the features of each submerged leaf and recommended tips for planting.

Fascinating in a fresh green color
Rotala rotundifolia ‘Green’
Place of origin: East Asia/Lythraceae
Fine bright green foliage develops. Plant it in the background and increase the density by trimming to enjoy beautiful green bushes.

 

Giving sharpness to the aquascape with red tones
Ludwigia repens ‘Super Red’
Improved variety/Onagraceae
The reddish-purple submerged leaves stand out among red stem plants. It can be enjoyed in the background, or as an accent in the middle ground.

 

Unique leaf pattern and coloring
Ludwigia senegalensis
Place of origin: Africa/Onagraceae
The brick-red colored leaves are rounded and gently wavy. By planting them in the background, it adds a gorgeous accent to the aquascape.

 

Creating a natural look by having the plant take root
Hygrophila pinnatifida
Place of Origin: India/Acanthaceae
It has long, slender leaves that are green to reddish brown in color and deeply incised in a feather-like pattern. It looks more natural in the mid-ground when it is attached to driftwood or stones.

 

Giving the elicate and powerful impression
Proserpinaca palustris
Place of origin: North America/Haloragaceae
It is characterized by its fine, sharp, saw-toothed leaves. It grows slowly and is suitable for planting in the mid-ground or as an accent in the background.

 

Jungle Plants Beautiful long, slender, branching dark green leaves
Microsorum sp. ‘Trident’
Place of origin: Southeast Asia / Polypodiaceae
It is characterized by its leaf tips that split into three. By growing it in the mid-ground, attached to driftwood or stones, it can help create an aged and elegant aquascape.

 

Adding vivid red color to the aquascape.
Echinodorus ‘Fantastic Color’
Alismataceae/Improved varieties
The transparent red leaves give this variety a stylish look. It is recommended to grow it in a small aquarium, such as Neo Glass Air to take advantage of its beautiful look.

 

The glossy crimson leaves are cool!
Ludwigia sp. ‘Crystal’（Under study for commercialization）
Place of origin: Unknown/Onagraceae
Under the proper growing conditions, it develops slender, delicate submerged leaves. The deep reddish foliage adds gorgeous color to the background.