{"title":"Mangroves \u0026amp; Aquatic Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you'll find all plants that grow in, under or on water. This ranges from true aquatic plants to mangrove trees and so-called rheophytes, which only grow directly by rivers and streams.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terminalia-catappa-seemandelbaum","title":"Terminalia catappa (sea almond tree)","description":"The Indian almond tree, also known as the katappen tree, has gained widespread popularity in aquariums due to the use of its leaves for water treatment.\u003cbr\u003e All parts of the plant contain significant amounts of antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory substances, thus helping to maintain the health of aquarium fauna. Spawning readiness increases, and fungal infections of the eggs are directly prevented. \u003cbr\u003eWith this plant, you can grow your own Indian almond leaves and save money by using them for your aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e Just make sure they dry beforehand, as the tree regularly sheds old leaves.\u003cbr\u003e However, it is also a very attractive and easy-care indoor or conservatory plant.\u003cbr\u003e Originally from Southeast Asia, it is now found in coastal areas of many tropical seas. In some countries, this tree is therefore already considered an archaeophyte and part of the native flora.\u003cbr\u003e Both the seed coat and the seed (\"sea almond\") are edible, but only the seed is truly edible.\u003cbr\u003e The sea almond tree belongs to the Combretaceae family within the myrtle order.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":56318913577337,"sku":"Termi001-S","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":56318913610105,"sku":"Termi001-M","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":56318913642873,"sku":"Termi001-L","price":32.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":56318913675641,"sku":"Termi001-XL","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL branches out","offer_id":56318913708409,"sku":"Termi001-XLV","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Terminalia-catappa-01-1.jpg?v=1764902884"},{"product_id":"rhizophora-mangle-rote-mangrove","title":"Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove)","description":"\u003cem\u003eRhizophora mangle\u003c\/em\u003e , also known as red mangrove, can be used in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater aquariums. In these environments, it contributes to nitrate reduction, for example. It is also ideally suited as a potted plant. The genus name \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e means \"root-bearer\" and refers to its characteristic stilt roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The visible part of the young plants often sold as seeds is actually the hypocotyl of the seedling, which germinates in the fruit on the mother plant (vivipary) and then enters a dormant phase until suitable environmental conditions stimulate the sprouting of the roots and leaves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe red mangrove is a true pioneer species of coastal marine and brackish water areas in the warm tropics worldwide. Its original distribution area is Central and South America (the Caribbean) and parts of West Africa. There, it forms the basis of an entire ecosystem. The fine sediments trapped in the dense root system create an anoxic mud and provide a habitat for permanent residents such as fiddler crabs and mudskippers. In this way, it protects marine reefs from the influx of freshwater sediments and nutrients, and its impenetrable root labyrinth serves as a nursery for a multitude of reef fish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our mangroves come from a sustainable source and support the association \"Mangrow'\", which is committed to the preservation and reforestation of Caribbean mangrove forests.\u003cbr\u003e Further information link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mangrow971.wixsite.com\/website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/mangrow971.wixsite.com\/website\u003c\/a\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 650px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Mangroves.jpg?v=1764902895\" alt=\"mangrove illustration\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFig.: \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e mangroves are the mangroves that penetrate furthest into seawater and have long \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003estilt roots.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":56318914068857,"sku":"Rhizo001-S","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"medium","offer_id":56318914101625,"sku":"Rhizo001-M","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"large","offer_id":56318914134393,"sku":"Rhizo001-L","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Rhizophora-mangle-7.jpg?v=1764902916"},{"product_id":"conocarpus-erectus-var-sericeus-knopfmangrove","title":"Conocarpus erectus (button mangrove) ","description":"\u003cimg style=\"width: 650px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Mangroves.jpg?v=1764902895\" alt=\"mangrove illustration\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fig.: \u003cem\u003eConocarpus\u003c\/em\u003e mangroves can be found behind the areas flooded by brackish water, which still sporadically come into contact with salt water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The button mangrove is one of the mangrove species that can be found somewhat further away from the coast and the flooded salt flats. Its branches lignify quickly, and its slow growth makes it easy to keep small. It is well-suited as a small mangrove for aquariums or as a bonsai.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":56318937039225,"sku":"Con001-S","price":15.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"medium","offer_id":56318937071993,"sku":"Con001-M","price":22.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Conocarpus-erectus.jpg?v=1764903819"},{"product_id":"cyrtosperma-cf-giganteum","title":"Cyrtosperma cf. giganteum","description":"Arum plants of the genus \u003cem\u003eCyrtosperma\u003c\/em\u003e are still almost unknown in Europe, yet they are beautiful and very easy to care for.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese are marsh plants that grow in the seasonally monsoon-flooded forests of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and surrounding islands. They even tolerate brackish water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e They have an upright growth habit with vertically borne leaves, similar to some \u003cem\u003eAlocasia varieties.\u003c\/em\u003e They invariably grow large, reaching heights of 2 to 4 meters. The leaves are pointed and arrow-shaped. They form a very thick rhizome, which can also grow to over 2 meters in length and is cooked and eaten in their native habitat. Mature rhizomes can weigh over 100 kg! This makes it the largest vegetable in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The plants offered here probably belong to the species \u003cem\u003eC. giganteum\u003c\/em\u003e , an extremely rare species which has only been found a few times in nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was first collected in 1907 by the Dutch botanist Gerard Martinus Versteeg and in 1909 by the Dutch physician and psychiatrist Lucien Albert Marie von Römer. \u003cbr\u003eBased on Versteeg's collection, Adolf Engler named the plant \u003cem\u003eCyrtosperma giganteum.\u003c\/em\u003e After that, there were no further scientific records of the species for more than 90 years (!) until it was rediscovered in 1999 and 2000 during two expeditions in southern Papua. However, this rediscovery of the plant was not published, apart from a single photograph used to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.plantsoftheworldonline.org\/taxon\/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2761-1#source-SP\"\u003eillustrate the genus \u003cem\u003eCyrtosperma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Plants of the World Online. It wasn't until December 2020 that this species was found again and this time scientifically studied ( \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Alistair_Hay\/publication\/348065095_Cyrtosperma_giganteum_Engl_Araceae-_Lasioideae_found_again_in_Papua_Province_Indonesia\/links\/5fee249aa6fdccdcb81e8fe0\/Cyrtosperma-giganteum-Engl-Araceae-Lasioideae-found-again-in-Papua-Province-Indonesia.pdf\"\u003elink to the paper\u003c\/a\u003e ).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe plants we offer here arrived in Europe as seeds from Papua in September 2020, harvested from cultivated mother plants grown for vegetable production and apparently never identified as the much rarer \u003cem\u003eC. giganteum\u003c\/em\u003e . Initially, they were identified as the commonly cultivated \u003cem\u003eC. merkusii\u003c\/em\u003e . As they grew and it became clear that they were something else, they were then identified as \u003cem\u003eCyrtosperma\u003c\/em\u003e sp. \"Papua\" and finally (provisionally) as \u003cem\u003eC. giganteum\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These plants, however, show some striking differences from the very few known descriptions of \u003cem\u003eC. giganteum\u003c\/em\u003e . For example, the petioles are significantly shorter and the leaves are strongly irregularly wavy. Therefore, whether they are indeed \u003cem\u003eC. giganteum\u003c\/em\u003e is still not definitively established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318945427833,"sku":"Cyr001-9","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Cyrtosperma-cf-giganteum-00.jpg?v=1764904405"},{"product_id":"alocasia-lauterbachiana","title":"Alocasia lauterbachiana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlocasia lauterbachiana\u003c\/em\u003e originates from eastern Papua New Guinea, where it prefers to grow along riverbanks in the shady undergrowth of rainforests. It also partly grows as a rheophyte, i.e., in the banks of rivers in flowing water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves, which are wavy at the edges, grow up to 50 cm long and are borne upright, typical of \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e. It grows very compactly and eventually forms a stem up to 1 m high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the underside, the leaves, similar to \u003cem\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yucatan Princess', are metallic grey with reddish veins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56318945493369,"sku":"Alo004-7","price":7.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm round pot","offer_id":56318945526137,"sku":"Alo004-14","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm round pot","offer_id":56318945558905,"sku":"Alo004-17","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Alocasia-lauterbachiana-00.jpg?v=1764904428"},{"product_id":"utricularia-bisquamata-bettys-bay","title":"Utricularia bisquamata 'Betty's Bay'","description":"\u003cem\u003eUtricularia bisquamata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Betty's Bay' is a small, carpet-forming \u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e from South Africa with beautiful, approximately 1 cm (½ inch) purple\/yellow flowers. The flowers are produced almost continuously in abundance from early summer to autumn. Despite this profusion of blooms, unlike many \u003cem\u003eUtricularia species\u003c\/em\u003e , this one is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e self-pollinating or self-fertile and therefore does not spread uncontrollably.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is extremely vigorous and easy to care for, and can be cultivated in a terrarium or on a windowsill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e are carnivorous plants with leaves modified into suction traps. These are either underground (in terrestrial species) or suspended in water (in aquatic species). A vacuum is created inside the small, bladder-like traps. When microorganisms (including water fleas, rotifers, nematodes, and paramecia) come into contact with the lids of these traps, they touch tiny hairs that trigger the trapping mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These hairs act as levers, gently pushing the lid inwards. This allows water to flow in. The subsequent abrupt pressure equalization forces the water, along with the prey, into the trap's bladder. The trap then closes again. This is one of the fastest known movements in the plant kingdom; the opening and closing process takes less than two milliseconds!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Glands within the trap then begin digesting the prey. Simultaneously, the trap begins pumping out the excess water, thus creating the necessary negative pressure for the next catch. This process can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If the traps are the leaves, what are the green leaves you see on the surface? These are actually the plant's stems, which have broadened and taken over the function of leaves. They are called phylloclades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a fully planted 5cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318958895481,"sku":"Utri001","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG06629.jpg?v=1764904612"},{"product_id":"utricularia-minutissima","title":"Utricularia minutissima","description":"\u003cem\u003eUtricularia minutissima\u003c\/em\u003e is a very small, carpet-forming \u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e from northern Australia with beautiful, approximately 0.5 cm (½ inch) purple flowers. The flowers are produced almost continuously in abundance from early summer to autumn. Despite this profusion of blooms, unlike many \u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e species, this one is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e self-pollinating or self-fertile and therefore does not spread uncontrollably.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is extremely vigorous and easy to care for, and can be cultivated in a terrarium or on a windowsill.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e are carnivorous plants with leaves modified into suction traps. These are either underground (in terrestrial species) or suspended in water (in aquatic species). A vacuum is created inside the small, bladder-like traps. When microorganisms (including water fleas, rotifers, nematodes, and paramecia) come into contact with the lids of these traps, they touch tiny hairs that trigger the trapping mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These hairs act as levers, gently pushing the lid inwards. This allows water to flow in. The subsequent abrupt pressure equalization forces the water, along with the prey, into the trap's bladder. The trap then closes again. This is one of the fastest known movements in the plant kingdom; the opening and closing process takes less than two milliseconds!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGlands within the trap then begin digesting the prey. Simultaneously, the trap begins pumping out the excess water, thus creating the necessary negative pressure for the next catch. This process can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If the traps are the leaves, what are the green leaves you see on the surface? These are actually the plant's stems, which have broadened and taken over the function of leaves. They are called phylloclades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a fully planted 5cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318959485305,"sku":"Utri002","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Utricularia-minutissima-00.jpg?v=1764904673"},{"product_id":"typhonodorum-lindleyanum-aquatischer-riesenaronstab","title":"Typhonodorum lindleyanum (Aquatic Giant Arum)","description":"\u003cem\u003eTyphonodorum lindleyanum\u003c\/em\u003e , also known as \"water banana\", is a rare arum lily from the swamps of Madagascar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows up to 4 meters tall, of which approximately 2 meters are the pseudostem and 2 meters are the enormous, upright leaves. In our latitudes, it remains somewhat smaller, but can certainly reach over 2 meters in height. This species grows very quickly when it has sufficient nutrients and is kept in warm water (20+ °C). Therefore, it is usually sold as a seedling before it becomes too large for shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers are about 30 cm long, very thick and \"fleshy\" and white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong seedling, approximately 40-50 cm tall, in a 9 cm square pot (3rd picture).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003ePictures of the adult plants:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eTyphonodorum lindleyanum, image by Jungle Rebel on Flickr.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eUsed under the Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) License.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/junglegarden\/26452688113\/\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/junglegarden\/26452689873\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319003787641,"sku":"Typ001","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/26452688113_3ee76dc0fe_k-1.jpg?v=1764907515"},{"product_id":"avicennia-germinans-schwarze-mangrove","title":"Avicennia germinans (Black Mangrove) ","description":"\u003cimg style=\"width: 650px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Mangroves.jpg?v=1764902895\" alt=\"mangrove illustration\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fig.: \u003cem\u003eAvicennia\u003c\/em\u003e mangroves are found in similar habitats to the well-known red mangroves and sometimes occur mixed with them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUnlike red mangroves with their long stilt roots, mangroves of the genus \u003cem\u003eAvicennia\u003c\/em\u003e develop exclusively pneumatophores. These are breathing roots that exhibit negative gravitropic growth, eventually breaking through the water's surface again. A network of these pneumatophores extends several meters away from the tree in the subsoil mud, supplying oxygen to the deeper roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Similar to \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e , the seeds of \u003cem\u003eAvicennia\u003c\/em\u003e also germinate on the mother plant, and practically fully developed young plants are used for dispersal (vivipary). These buoyant young plants initially resemble an oversized, flat pea. During germination, the large, fleshy cotyledons unfold, and the densely hairy radicle quickly extends to anchor itself in the soil.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvicennia germinans\u003c\/em\u003e (Black Mangrove) can also cope with highly saline water, but ours come from pure freshwater and are suitable for long-term use.\u003cbr\u003e Pot culture in a waterlogged system is also possible.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319012995449,"sku":"Avi001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08280.jpg?v=1764908106"},{"product_id":"laguncularia-racemosa-weisse-mangrove","title":"Laguncularia racemosa (White Mangrove) ","description":"\u003cimg style=\"width: 650px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Mangroves.jpg?v=1764902895\" alt=\"mangrove illustration\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fig.: \u003cem\u003eLaguncularia\u003c\/em\u003e mangroves are found in mangrove swamps further inland than \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAvicennia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e White mangroves of the genus \u003cem\u003eLaguncularia\u003c\/em\u003e form a dense network of supporting and pneumon roots. The buoyant fruits often drift on the water for some time after ripening before germinating elsewhere. However, they retain their viability for only a few weeks and only as long as they do not dry out in the meantime.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe haven't yet tested the maximum salinity at which the white mangrove will continue to grow without problems. It naturally tolerates brackish water (~10-20 ppt), but we keep this plant in pure freshwater.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319013060985,"sku":"Lagu001","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Laguncularia-racemosa-00.jpg?v=1764908128"},{"product_id":"utricularia-pubescens","title":"Utricularia pubescens","description":"\u003cem\u003eUtricularia pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e is a very small, carpet-forming \u003cem\u003eurticaria\u003c\/em\u003e with tiny, round leaves and pale pink flowers approximately 0.5 cm across. The flowers are produced in abundance almost continuously from early summer to autumn. It has a very wide distribution and can be found throughout tropical Africa and South America on nutrient-poor soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is extremely vigorous and easy to care for, and can be cultivated in a terrarium or on a windowsill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e are carnivorous plants with leaves modified into suction traps. These are either underground (in terrestrial species) or suspended in water (in aquatic species). A vacuum is created inside the small, bladder-like traps. When microorganisms (including water fleas, rotifers, nematodes, and paramecia) come into contact with the lids of these traps, they touch tiny hairs that trigger the trapping mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese hairs act as levers, gently pushing the lid inwards. This allows water to flow in. The subsequent abrupt pressure equalization forces the water, along with the prey, into the trap's bladder. The trap then closes again. This is one of the fastest known movements in the plant kingdom; the opening and closing process takes less than two milliseconds!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Glands within the trap then begin digesting the prey. Simultaneously, the trap begins pumping out the excess water, thus creating the necessary negative pressure for the next catch. This process can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If the traps are the leaves, what are the green leaves you see on the surface? These are actually the plant's stems, which have broadened and taken over the function of leaves. They are called phylloclades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a fully planted 5cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319013716345,"sku":"Utri003","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08270.jpg?v=1764908223"},{"product_id":"sphagnum-lebendes-torfmoos","title":"Sphagnum (living peat moss)","description":"Large, loosely growing \u003cem\u003eSphagnum\u003c\/em\u003e species, probably from New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Perfect living substrate for decorating terrariums, carnivorous plants, or epiphytes. Due to its antimicrobial and fungicidal properties, live \u003cem\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/em\u003e is also ideal for creating a germ-free environment for rooting cuttings! This type is particularly suitable because it grows very loosely and allows plenty of air between the individual stems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a well-filled 11x11 cm box with live moss.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319015158137,"sku":"Sphag001","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08285.jpg?v=1764908345"},{"product_id":"syngonanthus-chrysanthus-mikado-mikadopflanze","title":"Syngonanthus chrysanthus 'Mikado' (Mikado plant)","description":"The grass-like Mikado plant originates from southern Brazil and Uruguay, where it grows in swampy areas of the Pampas. The Pampas are a steppe-like, subtropical grassland with hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows as a very close-lying rosette and in summer produces the characteristic flower stalks, which resemble Mikado sticks. Creamy-white flower heads are located at the ends of these stalks, which can reach up to 30 cm in length. It blooms throughout the summer and into autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the family of piperoot plants (Eriocaulaceae), which are closely related to grasses (Poaceae).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a fully grown and normally flowering plant in a 9cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlease note: Despite our best efforts, flower stalks may break during shipping. We apologize for any inconvenience. It is also not always possible to offer plants with young flower heads. Sometimes they have many flower heads, sometimes fewer. The plants will continue to produce new flower heads throughout the season.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319046451577,"sku":"Syng001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Syngonanthus-Mikado-01-1.jpg?v=1764909932"},{"product_id":"phyllanthus-fluitans-schwimm-wolfsmilch","title":"Phyllanthus fluitans (floating spurge)","description":"Tropical floating plant from South America. Round leaves with a lotus effect that turn deep red in bright light. Branches profusely and can form dense mats. Somewhat more demanding and less vigorous than, for example, \u003cem\u003eSalvinia\u003c\/em\u003e . Beautiful for aquariums\/terrariums or small water features; also suitable for outdoor use in summer at temperatures above 18°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a generous portion consisting of several plants. The plants are shipped without water in a zip-lock bag wrapped in damp kitchen paper.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319048778105,"sku":"Phy002","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Phyllanthusfluitans04.jpg?v=1779898313"},{"product_id":"nypa-fruticans-mangrovenpalme-nipapalme","title":"Nypa fruticans (mangrove palm, nipa palm)","description":"A \u003cstrong\u003every unusual palm\u003c\/strong\u003e from the mangrove forests of Asia. It grows with a prostrate or subterranean trunk from which large, pinnate leaves emerge, making it appear as if they are growing directly out of the ground. It thrives in the soft mud of coastal forests. It is the only palm adapted to the mangrove biome and capable of growing in brackish water (though it also grows very well in freshwater).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While today only a single \u003cem\u003eNypa\u003c\/em\u003e species exists, the genus Nypa was once almost globally distributed during the Eocene (around 56 million years ago). Fossil pollen from mangrove palms in India has been dated to 70 million years ago, making the genus \u003cem\u003eNypa\u003c\/em\u003e one of the oldest surviving genera, and \u003cem\u003eNypa fruticans\u003c\/em\u003e the oldest surviving palm. This is also reflected in its taxonomy, as it has no close relatives among modern palms. It is placed in its own subfamily, the Nypoideae.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe young plants currently have 1-2 leaves and are delivered in 13x13cm square pots.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319057265017,"sku":"Nyp001","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Nypa-fruticans-02.jpg?v=1764910890"},{"product_id":"hygroryza-aristata-schwimmreis","title":"Hygroryza aristata (floating rice)","description":"Floating rice ( \u003cem\u003eHygroryza aristata\u003c\/em\u003e ) is a floating plant from the grass family (Poaceae) and should not be confused with the water rice species (genus \u003cem\u003eZizania\u003c\/em\u003e ). Despite what their names might suggest, neither genus is true rice from the genus \u003cem\u003eOryza\u003c\/em\u003e , although floating rice is at least more closely related to it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis floating plant grows both freely in the water and firmly rooted in pots. In either case, the 50-150 cm long, hollow shoots float on the water's surface, extending their leaves and shoot tips above it. This allows them to form dense, so-called \"flood lawns\" in the tropics of Southeast Asia. The leaves are attractively striped light green, and the leaf stalks are inflated and filled with air, which gives the floating rice its buoyancy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive two unpotted stem cuttings.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319071420793,"sku":"Hyg001","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hygroryza-aristata-05.jpg?v=1764912247"},{"product_id":"pachira-aquatica-wasserkastanie-glueckskastanie","title":"Pachira aquatica (Water chestnut \/ Money chestnut)","description":"\u003cem\u003ePachira aquatica\u003c\/em\u003e is a tree belonging to the mallow family (Malvaceae) and is originally from the tropical regions of the Americas. Its palmate leaves are somewhat reminiscent of chestnut leaves, but feel thicker and leathery, and have a glossy sheen. The trunk is characteristically thickened towards the base and becomes bottle-shaped in older specimens. The flowers are large and two-toned, red\/orange and white, with numerous stamens that give them a slightly shaving brush-like appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one plant in a 17cm round pot with several stems. Plant height approx. 40cm.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319081578873,"sku":"Pach001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Pachira-aquatica-02.jpg?v=1764913048"},{"product_id":"wolffia-arrhiza-wurzellose-zwergwasserlinse","title":"Wolffia arrhiza (Rootless Duckweed)","description":"\u003cem\u003eWolffia arrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e is the smallest member of the Araceae family and also the smallest flowering plant in the world! It is widespread in the Old World and inhabits warm, stagnant, but not overly nutrient-rich waters in Europe, the Caucasus, parts of Africa, and Asia. In Germany, it is considered very rare.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThese tiny plants are only a maximum of 1.5 mm in size (usually even less than 1 mm!) and very simple in structure. They have no roots, leaves, or other plant organs and essentially consist of just a small ball of cells in a floating cushion. They can also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www2.palomar.edu\/users\/warmstrong\/images2\/wobofl2c.jpg\"\u003eflower\u003c\/a\u003e . Their flowers consist of only a few cells, each forming a single style and a single stamen. \u003cem\u003eWolffia arrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e usually reproduces by budding rather than by seed. In this process, a second ball of cells grows from the mother plant, and the two separate after some time. For overwintering, they produce turions, which contain little chlorophyll but a lot of starch (hence the yellow color!). These sink to the bottom of the water body in winter to survive the cold season.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWolffia arrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e is mixotrophic. Besides photosynthesis, it can also directly obtain carbon from the surrounding water, which simply diffuses into the tiny plant. It is very nutrient-rich. When dried, it consists of approximately 40% protein and 40% starch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you rub \u003cem\u003eWolffia arrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e between your fingers, you immediately notice that it is much harder than other duckweeds and feels like fine sand. This makes it very easy to distinguish from other small duckweed species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive approximately 1-2 ml of plants in a 5 to 10 ml Eppendorf tube. This may sound like a small amount, but it's enough to cover a roughly 10 cm diameter dish with a layer of \u003cem\u003eWolffia\u003c\/em\u003e ! We don't ship \u003cem\u003eWolffia\u003c\/em\u003e in typical aquatic plant cups with lots of water and few plants, as this usually results in a big mess when unpacking.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to the long shipping time, shipping to the following countries is at your own risk: Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Malta, Cyprus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319103074681,"sku":"Wolf001","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Wolffia-arrhiza-02.jpg?v=1764914314"},{"product_id":"utricularia-longifolia","title":"Utricularia longifolia","description":"\u003cem\u003eUtricularia longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a large-flowered, epiphytic \u003cem\u003eeucalyptus\u003c\/em\u003e with narrow leaves up to 50 cm long. The bright purple flowers, up to 5 cm across, are typically produced from spring into early summer and last an astonishingly long time! They remain open for over a month and impress with their size and vibrancy. \u003cem\u003eUtricularia longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e has a wide distribution and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Suriname, and El Salvador on nutrient-poor soils.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e are carnivorous plants with leaves modified into suction traps. These are either underground (in terrestrial species) or suspended in water (in aquatic species). A vacuum is created inside the small, bladder-like traps. When microorganisms (including water fleas, rotifers, nematodes, and paramecia) come into contact with the lids of these traps, they touch tiny hairs that trigger the trapping mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These hairs act as levers, gently pushing the lid inwards. This allows water to flow in. The subsequent abrupt pressure equalization forces the water, along with the prey, into the trap's bladder. The trap then closes again. This is one of the fastest known movements in the plant kingdom; the opening and closing process takes less than two milliseconds!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGlands within the trap then begin digesting the prey. Simultaneously, the trap begins pumping out the excess water, thus creating the necessary negative pressure for the next catch. This process can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If the traps are the leaves, what are the green leaves you see on the surface? These are actually the plant's stems, which have broadened and taken over the function of leaves. They are called phylloclades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Utricularia longifolia forms trapping bladders up to 3mm in size, which is among the largest in the genus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a densely planted 7cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319363219833,"sku":"Utri004","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Utricularia-longifolia-05.jpg?v=1764917304"},{"product_id":"burttianthus-veluntandrus-aridarum-long-leaf-narrow","title":"Burttianthus veluntandrus (Aridarum sp. 'Long Leaf' \/ 'Narrow')","description":"This exceptionally pretty little plant is an Araceae (Aroid) native to the area near the town of Bintulu in Sarawak, Borneo. It has a creeping rhizome with linear leaves up to 15 cm long but only 5 to 8 mm wide. The leaves have a very prominent midrib and thick, raised veins along the margins. The leaf color varies considerably depending on the amount of light the plant receives. In bright light, they are a rich, light green, while in low light they become dark green to almost black. The petioles are yellow to orange. The flowers are upright, about 5 cm long, and white with a yellow spadix.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIts unwieldy name, \" \u003cem\u003eBurttianthus veluntandrus,\u003c\/em\u003e \" stems from a comprehensive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/00837792.2017.1409940\"\u003e2018 revision\u003c\/a\u003e that genetically and morphologically classified a whole host of similar small aroids originating from Borneo. Previously, these had been so confusing that even the authors described the whole situation as \"chaos.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is primarily known in the aquarium hobby, usually under the names \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Narrow' or \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Long Leaf', although \"known\" might be the wrong word here. \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e are (still) absolute rarities and are very rarely offered for sale, mostly as aquatic plants for aquariums. They do not tolerate submerged cultivation (i.e., permanently underwater) for long, even with additional \u003cspan class=\"box\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e dosing. Although they grow directly on the banks of streams and rivers, they are \u003cstrong\u003eabove\u003c\/strong\u003e water for almost the entire year. They occur on bare rock, often in locations exposed to full sun for all or part of the day, and can survive extended periods without water. Only during the rainy season are they submerged for a few weeks. The thickened, leathery, or succulent, stiff leaves are adaptations to this lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe therefore explicitly recommend NOT placing these plants in an aquarium. They do not thrive there long-term. This misconception is probably the reason they have the reputation of being difficult to care for. In our experience, they are much better suited as plants for paludariums, drip walls, and humid terrariums, and grow very easily when completely emersed (i.e., above water). They look their best when they can grow as they would in nature, for example, attached to a rock or mounted on the back wall of a terrarium. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wxqEvpd-1wM\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e is a short video from the natural habitat of a close relative \u003cem\u003e, Aridarum\u003c\/em\u003e . Anyone interested in learning more about the lifestyle of these quirky little plants can find further information in this excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/sbg\/research\/publications\/gardens-bulletin-singapore\/-\/media\/sbg\/gardens-bulletin\/gbs_71_s2_y2019\/71_s2_24_y2019_v71s2_gbs_pg497.pdf\"\u003eoverview\u003c\/a\u003e (in English).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a flowering plant in a 7cm pot. These plants are grown by us entirely emersed, but in very high humidity, and have strong root systems. Please do not use them as aquarium plants.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319370723705,"sku":"Ari001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Aridarum-Long-Leaf-Burttianthus-veluntandrus-06.jpg?v=1764917545"},{"product_id":"josefia-intricata-aridarum-sp-perisai","title":"Josefia intricata (Aridarum sp. 'Perisai')","description":"This exceptionally pretty little plant is an Araceae (Aroid) from the Lamandau Regency in Kalimantan Tengah, Borneo. It has a creeping rhizome with leaves up to 22 cm long but only 1 to 1.5 cm wide. The leaves have a very prominent midrib and thick, raised veins along the margins. Between these are further, thinner veins that also stand out. They give the leaves a unique three-dimensional structure. It was formerly known as \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Perisai'. \"Perisai\" is Malay and means \"armor\"—a very fitting name for these leaves, we think!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt has since been described as a new species by Scherberich et al., under the name \u003cem\u003eJosefia intricata\u003c\/em\u003e . The paper is freely accessible and can be viewed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/374294238_Schismatoglottideae_Araceae_of_Borneo_LXXIV_-Josefia_intricata_a_new_genus_and_species_from_Kalimantan\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The color of the leaves varies greatly depending on the amount of light the plant receives. In bright light, they are a rich, light green; in low light, they become dark green to almost black. The flowers are nodding, about 5 cm long, and white.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is primarily known from the aquarium hobby, although \"known\" might be the wrong word here. \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e are (still) absolute rarities and are very rarely offered for sale, mostly as aquatic plants for aquariums. However, they do not tolerate submerged cultivation (i.e., permanently underwater) for long, even with additional \u003cspan class=\"box\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e dosing. Although they grow directly on the banks of streams and rivers, they are \u003cstrong\u003eabove\u003c\/strong\u003e water for almost the entire year. They occur on bare rock, often in locations exposed to full sun for all or part of the day, and can survive extended periods without water. Only during the rainy season are they submerged for a few weeks. The thickened, leathery, or succulent, stiff leaves are adaptations to this lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe therefore explicitly recommend NOT placing these plants in an aquarium. They do not thrive there long-term. This misconception is probably the reason they have the reputation of being difficult to care for. In our experience, they are much better suited as plants for paludariums, drip walls, and humid terrariums, and grow very easily when completely emersed (i.e., above water). They look their best when they can grow as they would in nature, for example, attached to a rock or mounted on the back wall of a terrarium. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wxqEvpd-1wM\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e is a short video from the natural habitat of a close relative \u003cem\u003e, Aridarum\u003c\/em\u003e . Anyone interested in learning more about the lifestyle of these quirky little plants can find further information in this excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/sbg\/research\/publications\/gardens-bulletin-singapore\/-\/media\/sbg\/gardens-bulletin\/gbs_71_s2_y2019\/71_s2_24_y2019_v71s2_gbs_pg497.pdf\"\u003eoverview\u003c\/a\u003e (in English).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a robust plant in a 9cm pot with 4 to 5 leaves (approximately the third image in the gallery). These plants are grown entirely emersed by us, but in very high humidity, and have strong root systems. Please do not use them as aquarium plants.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319370789241,"sku":"Ari002","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Aridarum-sp.-Perisai-05.jpg?v=1764917580"},{"product_id":"sphagnum-rubellum-rotes-torfmoos","title":"Sphagnum rubellum (red peat moss)","description":"A compact-growing \u003cem\u003eSphagnum\u003c\/em\u003e species, developing an intense red coloration in bright light and cool temperatures. \u003cem\u003eSphagnum rubellum\u003c\/em\u003e has a circumpolar distribution. It also occurs in Germany, but is becoming increasingly rare there, as it prefers very nutrient-poor raised bogs, which are a rapidly declining habitat in Germany. In suitable locations, it can form extensive mats. The material for our \u003cem\u003eS. rubellum\u003c\/em\u003e originally came from Sweden, where extensive raised bog areas still exist. However, we cultivate and propagate it locally. The moss sold here is not taken from the wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows significantly slower than the more commonly offered green sphagnum moss. Therefore, much smaller portions are available for sale here.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a portion of approximately 10 heads. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not all heads will be red. This depends on the time of year. They develop the best (deep red) color when they receive cool nights and plenty of light. In summer, the heads tend to be green or only pale red. During our dark winters, the plants are usually green.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319375311225,"sku":"Sphag002","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Sphagnum-rubellum-04.jpg?v=1764917996"},{"product_id":"fenestratarum-culum","title":"Fenestratarum culum","description":"This exceptionally pretty little plant is an Araceae (Aroid) from an extremely small distribution area (only a single known occurrence!) in the Sungai Durian district, West Kalimantan, Borneo. It has a creeping rhizome with leaves up to 15 cm long but only 0.5 cm wide. The leaves have a very prominent midrib and thick, raised veins along the margins. This gives the extremely narrow leaves a three-striped pattern.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe color of the leaves varies greatly depending on the amount of light the plant receives. In bright light, they are a rich, light green; in low light, they become dark green to almost black. The flowers are nodding, about 3 cm long, and white with transparent windows in the spathe. The genus owes its name to these windows, from the Latin \"fenestratus,\" meaning window-like, + \u003cem\u003eArum\u003c\/em\u003e , hence \"window-like \u003cem\u003earum\u003c\/em\u003e .\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is primarily known from the aquarium hobby, although \"known\" might be the wrong word here. \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFenestatarum\u003c\/em\u003e are (still) absolute rarities and are very rarely offered for sale, mostly as aquatic plants for aquariums. They cannot tolerate submerged cultivation (i.e., permanently underwater) for long, even with additional \u003cspan class=\"box\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e dosing. While they grow directly on the banks of streams and rivers, they remain \u003cstrong\u003eabove\u003c\/strong\u003e water for almost the entire year. Only during the rainy season are they submerged for a few weeks. The thickened, leathery, or succulent, stiff leaves are adaptations to this lifestyle. \u003cem\u003eFenestratarum,\u003c\/em\u003e in particular, with its incredibly thin leaves, is apparently adapted to locations with extremely active and violent flooding, where its flexible, thread-like leaf blades offer a distinct advantage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe therefore explicitly recommend NOT placing these plants in an aquarium. They do not thrive there long-term. This misconception is probably the reason they have the reputation of being difficult to care for. In our experience, they are much better suited as plants for paludariums, drip walls, and humid terrariums, and grow very easily when completely emersed (i.e., above water). They look their best when they can grow as they would in nature, for example, attached to a rock or mounted on the back wall of a terrarium. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wxqEvpd-1wM\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e is a short video from the natural habitat of a close relative \u003cem\u003e, Aridarum\u003c\/em\u003e . Anyone interested in learning more about the lifestyle of these quirky little plants can find further information in this excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/sbg\/research\/publications\/gardens-bulletin-singapore\/-\/media\/sbg\/gardens-bulletin\/gbs_71_s2_y2019\/71_s2_24_y2019_v71s2_gbs_pg497.pdf\"\u003eoverview\u003c\/a\u003e (in English).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a flowering plant in a 7cm pot. These plants are grown by us entirely emersed, but in very high humidity, and have strong root systems. Please do not use them as aquarium plants.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319377015161,"sku":"Ari003","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Fenestatarum-culum-05.jpg?v=1764918266"},{"product_id":"utricularia-calycifida-in-vitro","title":"Utricularia calycifida in vitro","description":"\u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e calycifida is a small-flowered, terrestrial or lithophytic \u003cem\u003eurticaria\u003c\/em\u003e with 3 to 6 cm long, red-patterned leaves. The approximately 1 cm large, lilac-colored flowers are usually produced from spring into early summer and last remarkably long! They remain open for over a month, and individual flower stalks continue to produce new flowers for several months. \u003cem\u003eUtricularia calycifida\u003c\/em\u003e has a wide distribution and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Suriname, and El Salvador on nutrient-poor soils.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e are carnivorous plants with leaves modified into suction traps. These are either underground (in terrestrial species) or suspended in water (in aquatic species). A vacuum is created inside the small, bladder-like traps. When microorganisms (including water fleas, rotifers, nematodes, and paramecia) come into contact with the lids of these traps, they touch tiny hairs that trigger the trapping mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These hairs act as levers, gently pushing the lid inwards. This allows water to flow in. The subsequent abrupt pressure equalization forces the water, along with the prey, into the trap's bladder. The trap then closes again. This is one of the fastest known movements in the plant kingdom; the opening and closing process takes less than two milliseconds!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGlands within the trap then begin digesting the prey. Simultaneously, the trap begins pumping out the excess water, thus creating the necessary negative pressure for the next catch. This process can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If the traps are the leaves, what are the green leaves you see on the surface? These are actually the plant's stems, which have broadened and taken over the function of leaves. They are called phylloclades.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstructions for in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in sterile cups containing a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long periods. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, thoroughly rinse the nutrient solution under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). Opened in-vitro plants are non-returnable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one portion in a 6cm in-vitro cup.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319384060281,"sku":"Utri005","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Utricularia-calycifida-05.jpg?v=1764919051"},{"product_id":"rhaphidophora-decursiva","title":"Rhaphidophora decursiva","description":"\u003cem\u003eRhaphidophora decursiva\u003c\/em\u003e originates from China, northern India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. Isolated records from Nepal and Bhutan suggest that it is considerably more cold-tolerant than one might expect. While we cannot say for certain whether it can tolerate frost, its documented occurrence in the foothills of the Himalayas would suggest this.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows as a vigorous vine, up to 20 meters long, climbing trees with its aerial roots and producing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/231893460\/original.jpg\"\u003epinnate leaves\u003c\/a\u003e up to 1 meter long. All parts of the plant are remarkably firm and robust. To develop its large, characteristic leaves, it needs plenty of (indirect) light and a climbing support, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/kokosstab-pflanzstab-60-110-cm-kletterhilfe\/\"\u003ecoconut fiber pole\u003c\/a\u003e . Initially, it grows rather slowly and compactly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant with several shoots in a 12cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319389532537,"sku":"Rhaph004","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Rhaphidophora-decursiva-01.jpg?v=1764919654"},{"product_id":"aglaonema-pictum-tricolor-narrow","title":"Aglaonema pictum 'Tricolor' (Narrow)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAglaonema pictum\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Sumatra. It is medium-sized, growing up to about 40 cm tall with leaves 15 to 20 cm long. The species is highly variable in its leaf markings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are specimens with solid green leaves, those with two-toned leaves (light green\/dark green), and three-colored specimens. \u003cem\u003eAglaonema pictum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tricolor', as the name suggests, is a tricolored form. The leaves have a dark green base color, light green areas along the midrib, and individual, silvery spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaf shape is also variable. Most leaves are rounded to oval. Rarer is a narrow, pointed form, which is what we offer here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur plants come from our own vegetative propagation. Thus, all specimens are exactly identical in their shape and pattern, and it's not a gamble whether you'll get a plant colored exactly like the ones in the pictures!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"medium","offer_id":56319393956217,"sku":"Agl008-M","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"large","offer_id":56319393988985,"sku":"Agl008-L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Aglaonema-pictum-Tricolor-Narrow-02.jpg?v=1764920132"},{"product_id":"conocarpus-erectus-var-sericeus","title":"Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus ","description":"\u003cimg style=\"width: 650px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Mangroves.jpg?v=1764902895\" alt=\"mangrove illustration\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Fig.: \u003cem\u003eConocarpus\u003c\/em\u003e mangroves can be found behind the areas flooded by brackish water, which still sporadically come into contact with salt water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The button mangrove is one of the mangrove species that can be found somewhat further away from the coast and the flooded salt flats. Its branches lignify quickly, and its slow growth makes it easy to keep small. It is well-suited as a small mangrove for aquariums or as a bonsai.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This form, known as \u003cem\u003evar. sericeus\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003efo. sericeus\u003c\/em\u003e , has densely silvery-haired leaves and feels fuzzy. This is a protection against intense UV light and dehydration. It requires more light than the standard form to grow well.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a well-rooted cutting in a 7cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319394251129,"sku":"Con002","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Conocarpus-erectus-var.-sericeus-01.jpg?v=1764920204"},{"product_id":"bucephalandra-sp-kedagang","title":"Bucephalandra sp. 'Kedagang'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extremely pretty little plant is an Araceae (Aroid). It probably originates from the Indonesian part of Borneo. It resembles the slightly smaller \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra belindae\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra sordidula\u003c\/em\u003e. It may be a new species or a location variant of one of the two species mentioned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a creeping rhizome that branches profusely, forming dense stands over time. The leaves grow to about 4cm long but only 5 to 8mm wide and have a wavy margin. They are dark green to brownish, with a slight blue shimmer and numerous white dots. The undersides of the leaves are grayish to pale purple. The spathe of the inflorescence is white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can thrive both as an aquarium plant and as a terrestrial plant. On land, it should always be kept very moist. Its growth habit remains unchanged whether grown emersed or submersed, but it grows significantly faster as an emersed plant than underwater.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotes on in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in germ-free cups with a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, rinse the nutrient solution thoroughly under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of any size and plant them. When used as a terrarium plant, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc. in the terrarium). Opened in-vitro plants are excluded from exchange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a vigorous, branched plant in a 6 cm aquatic plant pot. Grown emersed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319537185145,"sku":"Buce001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Bucephalandra-sp.-Kedagang-in-Vitro-02.jpg?v=1764922784"},{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-verticillata-in-vitro","title":"Hydrocotyle verticillata in vitro","description":"\u003cem\u003eHydrocotyle verticillata\u003c\/em\u003e , the American pennywort, is a member of the Araliaceae family, native to temperate and subtropical wetlands in North and South America. It remains significantly smaller than the native common pennywort ( \u003cem\u003eHydrocotyle vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e ).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The peltate (shield- to umbrella-shaped) leaves only grow to about 3 cm in size, but often remain at just 1.5 to 2 cm. It forms dense mats of creeping rhizomes. Underwater, the leaves remain somewhat smaller than on land. In low light, submerged plants tend to grow upright instead of forming mats. On land, growth is always creeping.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis plant can be cultivated both in aquariums (submerged) and in humid terrariums (emersed). In aquariums, it requires plenty of light, good CO₂ levels, and moderate water temperatures for compact growth. Cultivation on land, in a moderately warm terrarium, paludarium, or bottle garden, is straightforward. It is winter-hardy in Germany and can also be planted outdoors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstructions for in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in sterile cups containing a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long periods. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, thoroughly rinse the nutrient solution under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). Opened in-vitro plants are non-returnable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one portion in a 6cm in-vitro cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319538266489,"sku":"Hydr001","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/hydrocotyle-verticillata-in-Vitro-01.jpg?v=1764922807"},{"product_id":"hydrocotyle-tripartita-in-vitro","title":"Hydrocotyle tripartita in vitro","description":"\u003cem\u003eHydrocotyle tripartita\u003c\/em\u003e is a member of the Araliaceae family, native to wetlands in eastern Australia and New Zealand. It has distinctive three-lobed leaves and forms dense mats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaves only grow to about 3 cm in length, but often remain at just 1.5 to 2 cm. It forms dense mats of creeping rhizomes. Underwater, the leaves remain somewhat smaller than on land. In low light, submerged plants tend to grow upright instead of forming mats. On land, growth is always creeping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This plant can be kept both in an aquarium (submers) and in a humid terrarium (emers).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstructions for in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in sterile cups containing a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long periods. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, thoroughly rinse the nutrient solution under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). Opened in-vitro plants are non-returnable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one portion in a 6cm in-vitro cup. Note: The plants are usually sold as \u003cem\u003eHydrocotyle\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Japan' and the containers are labeled accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319539675513,"sku":"Hydr002","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hydrocotyle-cf.-tripartita-in-Vitro-01.jpg?v=1764922827"},{"product_id":"hemianthus-callitrichoides-kuba","title":"Hemianthus callitrichoides","description":"The currently accepted scientific name for this plant is actually \u003cem\u003eMicranthemum callitrichoides.\u003c\/em\u003e However, in the trade, the plant is more commonly known by the outdated synonym \u003cem\u003eHemianthus callitrichoides\u003c\/em\u003e , even though the genus \u003cem\u003eHemianthus\u003c\/em\u003e has not existed since the revision by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bioone.org\/journals\/willdenowia\/volume-43\/issue-2\/wi.43.43201\/The-phylogeny-of-Linderniaceae--The-new-genus-Linderniella-and\/10.3372\/wi.43.43201.full\"\u003eFischer et al. in 2013\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt originates from the West Indies, primarily the Bahamas, Hispaniola, and Jamaica, and belongs to the Linderniaceae family. It forms very dense, flat mats with rounded leaves that are approximately 4-5 mm in size on land and 2-3 mm in size underwater. This plant can be cultivated both in aquariums (submerged) and in humid terrariums (emersed). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/336351341\/original.jpeg\"\u003eIn nature,\u003c\/a\u003e it grows on riverbanks, on rocks, and in gravel beds, and is usually emersed. During the rainy season, it is submerged for several months. When cultivated underwater, it requires plenty of light and supplemental \u003cspan class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"de\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003csub\u003eCO2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for good, compact growth. On land, it grows easily and forms even denser mats than when submerged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant in a 6 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319540691321,"sku":"Micr001","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Hemianthus-callitrichoides-02.jpg?v=1764922849"},{"product_id":"utricularia-sandersonii","title":"Utricularia sandersonii","description":"\u003cem\u003eUtricularia sandersonii\u003c\/em\u003e is a small-flowered lithophytic (rock-growing) \u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e with spoon-shaped leaves only a few millimeters in size. The approximately 1 cm wide, purple-white flowers with the typical \"rabbit ears\" and yellow center are usually produced from spring into early summer and last remarkably long! Individual flower stalks continue to produce new flowers for several months. \u003cem\u003eUtricularia sandersonii\u003c\/em\u003e has a small distribution area and originates from the subtropical east of South Africa, where it grows directly on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/354581945\/original.jpg\"\u003edamp rocks\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia\u003c\/em\u003e are carnivorous plants with leaves modified into suction traps. These are either underground (in terrestrial species) or suspended in water (in aquatic species). A vacuum is created inside the small, bladder-like traps. When microorganisms (including water fleas, rotifers, nematodes, and paramecia) come into contact with the lids of these traps, they touch tiny hairs that trigger the trapping mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These hairs act as levers, gently pushing the lid inwards. This allows water to flow in. The subsequent abrupt pressure equalization forces the water, along with the prey, into the trap's bladder. The trap then closes again. This is one of the fastest known movements in the plant kingdom; the opening and closing process takes less than two milliseconds!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGlands within the trap then begin digesting the prey. Simultaneously, the trap begins pumping out the excess water, thus creating the necessary negative pressure for the next catch. This process can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If the traps are the leaves, what are the green leaves you see on the surface? These are actually the plant's stems, which have broadened and taken over the function of leaves. They are called phylloclades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a small but already flowering plant in a 6cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319555010937,"sku":"Utri006","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Utricularia-sandersonii-01.jpg?v=1764923196"},{"product_id":"burttianthus-caulescens","title":"Burttianthus caulescens","description":"This exceptionally pretty little plant is an Araceae (Aroid) from the Malaysian part of Borneo and Brunei. It has a creeping rhizome with leaves up to 8 cm long. The leaves have a very prominent midrib and thick, raised veins along the leaf margins. The leaf color varies greatly depending on the amount of light the plant receives. In bright light, they are a rich, light green; in low light, they become dark green to almost black. The flower spikes are upright, about 5 cm long, and white with a yellow spadix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its unwieldy name, \" \u003cem\u003eBurttianthus caulescens,\u003c\/em\u003e \" stems from a comprehensive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/00837792.2017.1409940\"\u003e2018 revision\u003c\/a\u003e that genetically and morphologically classified a whole host of similar small aroids originating from Borneo. Previously, these had been so confusing that even the authors described the whole situation as \"chaos.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is primarily known in the aquarium hobby, usually under the names \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e sp. or \u003cem\u003eAridarum caulescens\u003c\/em\u003e , although \"known\" might be the wrong word here. \u003cem\u003eAridarum\u003c\/em\u003e are (still) absolute rarities and are very rarely offered for sale, mostly as aquatic plants for aquariums. They do not tolerate submerged cultivation (i.e., permanently underwater) for long, even with additional \u003cspan class=\"box\"\u003eCO₂\u003c\/span\u003e dosing. Although they grow directly on the banks of streams and rivers, they are \u003cstrong\u003eabove\u003c\/strong\u003e water for almost the entire year. They occur on bare rock, often in locations exposed to full sun for all or part of the day, and can survive extended periods without water. Only during the rainy season are they submerged for a few weeks. The thickened, leathery, or succulent, stiff leaves are adaptations to this lifestyle.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe therefore explicitly recommend NOT placing these plants in an aquarium. They do not thrive there long-term. This misconception is probably the reason they have a reputation for being difficult to care for. In our experience, they are much better suited as plants for paludariums, drip walls, and humid terrariums, and grow very easily when completely emersed (i.e., above water). They look their best when they can grow as they would in nature, for example, attached to a rock or mounted on the back wall of a terrarium. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gWyP1oPbJN8\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e is a short video from the natural habitat of this plant. Anyone interested in learning more about the lifestyle of these quirky little plants can find out more in this excellent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nparks.gov.sg\/sbg\/research\/publications\/gardens-bulletin-singapore\/-\/media\/sbg\/gardens-bulletin\/gbs_71_s2_y2019\/71_s2_24_y2019_v71s2_gbs_pg497.pdf\"\u003eoverview\u003c\/a\u003e (in English).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a flowering plant in a 7cm pot. These plants are grown entirely emersed by us, but in very high humidity, and have strong root systems. They vary in leaf size, but the rhizomes are always approximately the same size. Please do not use them as aquarium plants.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319564120441,"sku":"Ari004","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Burttianthus-caulescens-01.jpg?v=1764923845"},{"product_id":"bucephalandra-akantha-pearl-grey","title":"Bucephalandra akantha 'Pearl Grey'","description":"This exceptionally pretty little plant is an Araceae (Aroid) from Boneo. Bucephalandra akantha grows in the Padawan and Siburan districts of Sarawak and in Entikong, West Kalimantan. It occurs on granite and sandstone along riverbanks in moist lowland forests at elevations of 100 to 200 meters above sea level. It is an obligate rheophyte, meaning it grows only in or just above fast-flowing water. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6lPL-d9L_94\"\u003eHere\u003c\/a\u003e is a video of the plant in its natural habitat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It has a creeping, upright rhizome with leaves up to 10 cm long. The leaves have a prominent midrib and, in the 'Pearl Grey' form, a greyish-green color with a slight metallic sheen. The flower spikes are upright, about 2.5 cm long on stalks about 5 cm long, and have a white spathe (involucre).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e are primarily known from aquariums, but they also thrive in humid paludariums. Large-leaved species, in particular, often grow better emersed (with their leaves above water) than submersed (under water). Bucephalandra akantha 'Pearl Grey' is suitable for both submersed and emersed cultivation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a flowering-ready plant in a 7cm pot. These plants are grown by us entirely emersed but in very high humidity and have strong root systems.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319564546425,"sku":"Buc001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Bucephalandra-akantha-Pearl-Grey-08.jpg?v=1764923868"},{"product_id":"cryptocoryne-striolata","title":"Cryptocoryne striolata","description":"\u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne striolata\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly variable water trumpet ( \u003cem\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/em\u003e ) from Borneo. The species is widespread and typically grows in small and large rainforest streams on sandbars over granite soils. These sandbars regularly dry out (during the dry season). The plants are adapted to this and flower at this time.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*C. striolata*\u003c\/em\u003e is highly variable and can look different depending on location, environmental conditions, and season. There are specimens with green, smooth leaves, those with bullate leaves (raised areas between the veins that make the leaf appear indented), and those with dark brown to almost black leaves. Even the same plant can produce green or dark leaves depending on environmental conditions. Species identification is only possible via the inflorescences. \u003cem\u003e*C. striolata*\u003c\/em\u003e has a very long, but only slightly twisted spathe with a striking red to pinkish, dark spot at the opening. An overview of the species' variability and further images of the inflorescences can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptocoryneworld.org\/c_striolata.php\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur plants are initially green and develop dark leaves when \u003cstrong\u003egrown emersed\u003c\/strong\u003e in low light. Fresh leaves display a beautiful, metallic red sheen in the leaf axils. This species is considered very difficult to cultivate submerged. We therefore recommend this water trumpet only for emersed cultivation, where, in our experience, it is easy to care for and also flowers regularly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis species exhibits a very interesting adaptation to a partially flooded environment. After some time, it develops numerous, very fine, negatively gravitropic (i.e., upward-growing) roots. These protrude approximately 1 to 2 cm from the substrate and have a similar effect to mangrove roots. Water flowing over the roots is swirled and slowed down, causing suspended particles to accumulate around the plant. The plant then feeds on this silt and detritus. This works best at low water levels, precisely when the water level of streams recedes during the dry season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong, well-rooted, emersed-grown plant in a 7cm pot (see picture 3 in the gallery). These plants mostly still have green leaves. The dark coloration develops later.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319564710265,"sku":"Buc001","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Cryptocoryne-striolata-10.jpg?v=1764923896"},{"product_id":"eriocaulon-cinereum-in-vitro","title":"Eriocaulon cinereum in vitro","description":"\u003cem\u003eEriocaulon cinereum\u003c\/em\u003e is a small member of the Eriocaulaceae family, found almost worldwide in marshy, permanently damp areas of the tropics and subtropics. It grows in shallow water and along water's edge as a small, basal rosette of needle-like leaves, usually submerged. Only the long flower stalks with their white, woolly flower heads protrude from the water. The rosette reaches a diameter of approximately 10 cm, but usually remains smaller, growing no larger than 4-5 cm. In nature, the rosettes are annuals and die after seed ripening. However, they branch out beforehand, forming one or more daughter rosettes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstructions for in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in sterile cups containing a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long periods. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, thoroughly rinse the nutrient solution under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). 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When grown underwater, it remains significantly smaller and more compact. It does not form long stems but rather grows in a rosette. The 'mini' form offered here reaches a diameter of only about 2-3 cm per rosette, with rather rounded leaves. It grows to about 10-15 cm tall.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is easy to care for in an aquarium and is considered a classic in aquatics. Like most aquarium plants, it can also be kept in terrariums, or it can be allowed to grow out of the top of open aquariums. Above water, it grows significantly larger than underwater and can then also flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstructions for in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in sterile cups containing a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long periods. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. 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Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). Opened in-vitro plants are non-returnable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one portion in a 6cm in-vitro cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319566414201,"sku":"Ele001","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Eleocharis-pusilla-Zwergnadelsimse-in-vitro-04.jpg?v=1764924120"},{"product_id":"lysimachia-nummularia-pfennigkraut-in-vitro","title":"Lysimachia nummularia (creeping Jenny) in vitro","description":"Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a popular and well-known garden plant, but it also thrives in terrariums and aquariums! On land, the plant forms dense carpets of small, round leaves measuring 2 to 3 cm. It grows well in shady, moist spots in the garden (or terrarium). Underwater, it develops upright stems and is an attractive and easy-to-grow background plant. It was one of the first species ever kept as an aquarium plant, long before tropical plants were available to aquarists. It prefers cooler temperatures and is therefore best suited for unheated terrariums (room temperature) or cold-water aquariums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eInstructions for in-vitro plants: These plants are supplied in sterile cups containing a sterile nutrient solution and are intended for immediate use. Plants in in-vitro cups cannot be stored for long periods. Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, thoroughly rinse the nutrient solution under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). 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Its distribution ranges from West Africa through India and Malesia to northern Australia. Like Rhizophora, Bruguiera belongs to the Rhizophoraceae family within the Malpighiales order and forms similar stilt-like root structures. Bruguiera mangroves are found very close to the coast, for example in estuaries, where they must tolerate highly variable salinity levels, ranging from almost salt-free to almost completely saline. The soil in these areas is characterized by very fine sediment deposits, which are washed inland from the adjacent rivers and settle here over long periods due to the slowed flow rate. The majority of this silt consists of fine, siliceous abrasion clay. Organic plant remains and detritus are also present.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn order to anchor themselves in this unstable and often changing substrate, these trees, which can grow up to 20 m tall, form a network of stilt roots that further anchor the plant superficially in all directions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Similar to \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e , the seeds of \u003cem\u003eBruguiera\u003c\/em\u003e also germinate on the mother plant, but practically fully developed young plants (vivipary) are used for dispersal. These buoyant young plants are significantly shorter and thicker than those of \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e and can often be found washed up on beaches. When these diaspores find suitable substrate, they immediately anchor themselves with their first roots and begin to sprout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBruguiera gymnorhiza\u003c\/em\u003e (Orange Mangrove) can also cope with highly saline water, but ours come from pure freshwater and are suitable for long-term habitats.\u003cbr\u003e Pot culture in a waterlogged system is also possible.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319572574585,"sku":"Bru001","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Bruguiera-gymnorhiza-Orange-Mangrove-01.jpg?v=1764924440"},{"product_id":"salvinia-auriculata-kleinohriger-schwimmfarn","title":"Salvinia auriculata (Eared Watermoss) in Vitro","description":"The small-eared floating fern ( \u003cem\u003eSalvinia auriculata\u003c\/em\u003e ) originates from a very large distribution area, stretching from southern Mexico across Central and South America to northern Argentina. 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Therefore, please open and plant them immediately upon receipt. To do this, thoroughly rinse the nutrient solution under running water. Divide the plants from the cup into portions of the desired size and plant them. When using them as terrarium plants, keep them very moist initially and pay attention to hygiene (avoid mold, etc., in the terrarium). Opened in-vitro plants are non-returnable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive one portion in a 6cm in-vitro cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319582863737,"sku":"Salv001","price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Salvinia-auriculata-in-Vitro-02.jpg?v=1764926325"},{"product_id":"lagenandra-meeboldii-red","title":"Lagenandra meeboldii 'Red'","description":"\u003cem\u003eLagenandra meeboldii\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the west coast of South India. There, it grows in the muddy floodplains of rivers, either directly on the banks or a few meters away, sheltered by trees. It reaches a diameter of approximately 20 to 30 cm and a height of about 10 to 15 cm. The variety offered here has attractive, metallic pink leaves. However, with insufficient light (especially when kept as an aquatic plant), it can lose this coloration and turn green. It grows both above and below water. In its natural habitat, it is only briefly submerged, if at all, and is otherwise terrestrial. While it can be kept in an aquarium, it thrives better and grows faster and stronger as a land plant, for example, in a terrarium. It is best kept in a humid, warm terrarium and prefers a humidity level of 60% or higher. 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Within its large distribution area, the species is highly variable, and six accepted varieties exist. The plant offered here is the variety 'nana' from Cameroon, distinguished by its particularly compact growth and small leaves. When fully grown, it is less than a third the size of the nominate form. Its leaves reach approximately 5 to 8 cm in length, and it grows to only about 10 cm tall. 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It has a compact growth habit with dark green leaves reminiscent of those of the coffee plant, hence the name. The pigmentation is also striking. It has reddish petioles, and the new leaves appear orange, gradually turning dark green. It grows slowly and is one of the smaller varieties of \u003cem\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/em\u003e . 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It has slightly smaller leaves, pink instead of white flowers, and inhabits the upper reaches of estuaries with more freshwater than saltwater. It is not quite as salt-tolerant as \u003cem\u003eB. gymnorhiza\u003c\/em\u003e and should therefore be kept in freshwater or brackish water, but not in fully saline conditions. Our \u003cem\u003eB. sexangula\u003c\/em\u003e are kept in freshwater. Cultivation in a pot with a raised bed is also possible.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhile the well-known red mangrove, \u003cem\u003eRhizophora mangle,\u003c\/em\u003e is only found in East Africa, Central and South America, the orange mangrove, \u003cem\u003eBruguiera,\u003c\/em\u003e occupies similar ecological niches in the rest of the world. Its distribution ranges from West Africa through India and Malesia to northern Australia. Like Rhizophora, \u003cem\u003eBruguiera\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Rhizophoraceae family within the Malpighiales order and forms similar stilt-like root structures. \u003cem\u003eBruguiera\u003c\/em\u003e mangroves are found very close to the coast, for example in estuaries, where they must tolerate highly variable salinity levels, ranging from almost salt-free to almost completely saline. The soil in these areas is characterized by very fine sediment deposits, which are washed inland from the adjacent rivers and settle here over long periods due to the slowed flow rate. The majority of this silt consists of fine, siliceous abrasion clay. Organic plant remains and detritus are also present.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn order to anchor themselves in this unstable and often changing substrate, these trees, which can grow up to 20 m tall, form a network of stilt roots that further anchor the plant superficially in all directions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Similar to \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e , the seeds of \u003cem\u003eBruguiera\u003c\/em\u003e also germinate on the mother plant, but practically fully developed young plants (vivipary) are used for dispersal. These buoyant young plants are significantly shorter and thicker than those of \u003cem\u003eRhizophora\u003c\/em\u003e and can often be found washed up on beaches. 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