Aqua Plants by Manna

Aqua Plants by Manna Perth based aquarium plants sold by a hobbist so you get the best quality and price for your new creations and scapes.

07/06/2026

🌿 Instant Beauty for Your Aquarium! 🌿

Upgrade your aquascape with our Bucephalandra Green Metallic (Chunky Portion).

With its stunning metallic green sheen and compact growth, this beautiful aquatic plant adds depth, texture and natural elegance to any aquarium. Each chunky portion provides immediate visual impact and is perfect for attaching to rocks, driftwood and other hardscape.

✅ Premium healthy portion
✅ Metallic green coloration
✅ Easy to maintain
✅ Perfect for aquascaping
✅ Suitable for nano and large aquariums

Bring your underwater world to life with the unique beauty of Bucephalandra Green Metallic.

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07/06/2026

Some plants teach patience, and this Panda Long Leaf a rare Anubias is definitely one of them.

Growing submerged for almost two years, it has only produced a handful of extra leaves. While it may not be the fastest grower in the aquarium, every new leaf feels like a small achievement and makes this plant even more special.

Its elegant long leaves and unique character make it a standout piece in the aquascape. Slow growth or not, I’m incredibly happy to have this beauty thriving in the tank.

Sometimes the most rewarding plants are the ones that take their time. 💚

Rotala macrandra is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful red stem plants in aquascaping. Native to India, it is ...
04/06/2026

Rotala macrandra is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful red stem plants in aquascaping. Native to India, it is known for its large, thin leaves and intense red to crimson colouration.

Appearance

* Broad, delicate leaves that are much larger than most Rotala species.
* Colours range from orange-red to deep crimson depending on conditions.
* Soft, slightly rippled foliage that creates a lush appearance.
* Upright stem growth, making it ideal for midground to background placement.

Growing requirements

* High light is strongly recommended.
* CO₂ injection is almost essential for best results.
* Consistent fertilisation, particularly nitrate, phosphate and micronutrients.
* Stable water parameters.
* Softer water generally produces better growth and colour.

Growth habit

* Moderate growth rate when conditions are good.
* Can melt or stunt if conditions change suddenly.
* Regular topping and replanting encourages dense bushes.

Why aquascapers love it
Rotala macrandra produces a richer, deeper red than almost any other commonly available aquarium plant. When healthy, a large group can become the visual centrepiece of an aquascape.

Rotala macrandra ‘Variegated’ is one of the most striking and demanding stem plants in the aquarium hobby. It is a varie...
03/06/2026

Rotala macrandra ‘Variegated’ is one of the most striking and demanding stem plants in the aquarium hobby. It is a variegated form of Rotala macrandra, featuring irregular patches of cream, white, pink and red on its leaves.

Characteristics:

* Broad, slightly ruffled leaves.
* Strong pink to deep red base colour.
* White or cream variegation that creates a marbled appearance.
* Upright stem growth with moderate spacing between leaves.

Requirements:

* Very high light.
* Stable CO₂ injection.
* Consistent nutrient dosing.
* Good water circulation.
* Stable aquarium conditions with minimal fluctuations.

The white portions of the leaves contain less chlorophyll, so the plant has less capacity to photosynthesise than normal Rotala macrandra. Because of this, it grows more slowly and is less forgiving of mistakes.

In a display tank it is usually used as a feature plant rather than planted in large masses. A small group can draw immediate attention due to the contrast between the white, pink and red foliage.

Ludwigia senegalensis is one of the more distinctive Ludwigia species used in planted aquariums. It originates from trop...
02/06/2026

Ludwigia senegalensis is one of the more distinctive Ludwigia species used in planted aquariums. It originates from tropical Africa and is prized for its patterned foliage rather than just its colour.

Key features:

* Leaves are oval to round and relatively small.
* The upper surface often develops a mottled pattern of red, pink, orange and green.
* The undersides of the leaves are typically deep red to burgundy.
* It grows as an upright stem plant and can form dense bushes with regular trimming.

Growing conditions:

* Moderate to high light is recommended.
* CO₂ injection is strongly beneficial and helps maintain compact growth and vibrant colours.
* Consistent fertilisation, particularly micronutrients and iron, improves colouration.
* Growth is moderate rather than fast.

In an aquascape, it is commonly used in the midground or background as a focal point because the leaf pattern looks almost mosaic-like compared with most red stem plants.

Compared with Cuphea anagalloidea:

* Cuphea has finer, narrower leaves and a more delicate appearance.
* Ludwigia senegalensis has broader leaves and a much more obvious marbled pattern.
* Cuphea is generally considered the more demanding plant.
* Ludwigia senegalensis tends to be easier to grow while still offering striking colour.

Many aquascapers regard Ludwigia senegalensis as one of the most attractive stem plants available because the patterned leaves remain interesting even when the plant is not at its deepest red.

Cuphea anagalloidea is a relatively rare aquarium stem plant from Brazil that became popular in aquascaping because of i...
01/06/2026

Cuphea anagalloidea is a relatively rare aquarium stem plant from Brazil that became popular in aquascaping because of its unusual colouring and compact growth. It was originally circulated in the hobby under the name “Rotala sp. Araguaia” before being correctly identified as a Cuphea species.

It has small, narrow oval leaves on upright stems. Under strong lighting and good CO₂ levels, the leaves develop orange, red and scarlet tones, often with tiny green speckles. In lower light, it tends to stay greener and loses much of its colour intensity.

In aquariums it is usually used as a midground accent plant, especially in Dutch-style layouts where its upright, bushy form creates contrast against broader-leaved species. Regular trimming encourages denser growth and allows it to be shaped into neat groups.

Care level is generally considered difficult. It performs best with:

* High light
* Added CO₂
* Regular fertilisation
* Soft, slightly acidic water
* Stable water conditions

Without those conditions it often grows slowly, loses colour or becomes leggy.

For many aquascapers, the appeal is that it offers red and orange tones that look different from common plants like Rotala rotundifolia or Ludwigia repens, making it a standout feature in a planted tank.

Ludwigia white.Few stems available.
01/06/2026

Ludwigia white.
Few stems available.

01/06/2026

Brownie ghost 2011
Looking sick!

Ludwigia sp. 'Mato Grosso' is a vibrant, premium aquatic stem plant native to the Mato Grosso region of Brazil.Now avail...
31/05/2026

Ludwigia sp. 'Mato Grosso' is a vibrant, premium aquatic stem plant native to the Mato Grosso region of Brazil.
Now available.

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