Rare plants

HybridHerp · 02-01-2013, 03:52 PM

So, I feel like most of the plants we see around this forum tend to be, well, the same kinda stuff over and over.

So, since I am more or less wanting to collect whatever cool plants I can in my 75 (even though its mostly filled), I wanna know what harder to find, cool plants that we don't see very often I should look into.

I already pretty much have everything I want, so now I'm just looking for filler, and my filler can be very interesting at least :P

**acitydweller** · 02-01-2013, 04:17 PM

Something to consider... some folks who have exotic stuff don't necessarily know how to ship it so it may likely come melted, damaged or dead.

Yes its often said that certain plants dont ship well but it can also be said that the shipper being inexperienced, or ignorant.

I agree with seeing the same ole stuff being rehashed tho... which is one of several reasons why i am taking on more difficult species. For what other reason would one be ROAK'ing all their plants away

ADJAquariums · 02-01-2013, 06:54 PM

I don't see a lot of Brazillian Sowrds out there. I personally have one and a source for more

**AaronT** · 02-01-2013, 07:10 PM

Rotala sp. 'Sunset' is very rewarding, but not easy to keep or find.

**h4n** · 02-01-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronT

Rotala sp. 'Sunset' is very rewarding, but not easy to keep or find.

+1 thats for sure!

HybridHerp · 02-02-2013, 02:49 PM

Sunset is a Colorata varient right?

Right now, I have Yao Yai, Routondifolia, and colorata....all doing super well for me.

I might replace one of those with Sunset in the future....what makes sunset hard exactly?

Also, any pics of brazilian swords?

HybridHerp · 02-02-2013, 02:52 PM

Also, I had to double check but, I thought brazilian swords were not true aquatics?

**AaronT** · 02-02-2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HybridHerp

Sunset is a Colorata varient right?

Right now, I have Yao Yai, Routondifolia, and colorata....all doing super well for me.

I might replace one of those with Sunset in the future....what makes sunset hard exactly?

Also, any pics of brazilian swords?

No, 'Colorata' is a Rotala rotundifolia variety. 'Sunset' is most likely a Rotala ramosior variety. Confusing eh?

HybridHerp · 02-02-2013, 04:14 PM

hrmmm, not really tbh lol.

I guess the leaf shape of sunset is a bit different....makes sense even though I've never seen it in person.

Yao Yai is rotundifolia though right?

HD Blazingwolf · 02-02-2013, 05:01 PM

colorata leaves are narrower and less colorful than sunset. IMO

**AaronT** · 02-02-2013, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HybridHerp

Yao Yai is rotundifolia though right?

Yes, I believe so.

ADJAquariums · 02-02-2013, 06:18 PM

Hmmm, i had no idea they werent truely aquatic, however everywhere i read says that they grow and can live underwater

02-01-2013, 03:52 PM	#1
HybridHerp Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1,919	Rare plants So, I feel like most of the plants we see around this forum tend to be, well, the same kinda stuff over and over. So, since I am more or less wanting to collect whatever cool plants I can in my 75 (even though its mostly filled), I wanna know what harder to find, cool plants that we don't see very often I should look into. I already pretty much have everything I want, so now I'm just looking for filler, and my filler can be very interesting at least :P __________________ My 75 gallon hi-tech idkwattocallit Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2086394 My 10 gallon low tech Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...82#post2086382 My 5.5 gallon nano College Dorm Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2114094

02-01-2013, 04:17 PM	#2
acitydweller ओं मणिपद्मे हूं (View User Tanks) PTrader: (126/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,050	Something to consider... some folks who have exotic stuff don't necessarily know how to ship it so it may likely come melted, damaged or dead. Yes its often said that certain plants dont ship well but it can also be said that the shipper being inexperienced, or ignorant. I agree with seeing the same ole stuff being rehashed tho... which is one of several reasons why i am taking on more difficult species. For what other reason would one be ROAK'ing all their plants away __________________ Namaste ओं मणिपद्मे हूं My life extends far beyond the limitations of me Keeper of the LIST

02-01-2013, 06:54 PM	#3
ADJAquariums Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 962	I don't see a lot of Brazillian Sowrds out there. I personally have one and a source for more __________________ 40 gal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2194146#post2194146 Breeding fish and Genetics thread http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=214906

02-01-2013, 07:10 PM	#4
AaronT Collectoritis Patient (View User Tanks) PTrader: (176/100%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MD, USA Posts: 2,031	Rotala sp. 'Sunset' is very rewarding, but not easy to keep or find. __________________ In the D.C., Maryland, or NOVA area? Come check out The Greater Washington Aquatic Plants Association! www.gwapa.org

02-02-2013, 02:49 PM	#6
HybridHerp Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1,919	Sunset is a Colorata varient right? Right now, I have Yao Yai, Routondifolia, and colorata....all doing super well for me. I might replace one of those with Sunset in the future....what makes sunset hard exactly? Also, any pics of brazilian swords? __________________ My 75 gallon hi-tech idkwattocallit Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2086394 My 10 gallon low tech Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...82#post2086382 My 5.5 gallon nano College Dorm Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2114094

02-02-2013, 02:52 PM	#7
HybridHerp Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1,919	Also, I had to double check but, I thought brazilian swords were not true aquatics? __________________ My 75 gallon hi-tech idkwattocallit Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2086394 My 10 gallon low tech Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...82#post2086382 My 5.5 gallon nano College Dorm Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2114094

02-02-2013, 04:14 PM	#9
HybridHerp Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York Posts: 1,919	hrmmm, not really tbh lol. I guess the leaf shape of sunset is a bit different....makes sense even though I've never seen it in person. Yao Yai is rotundifolia though right? __________________ My 75 gallon hi-tech idkwattocallit Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2086394 My 10 gallon low tech Tank (Post Sandy): http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...82#post2086382 My 5.5 gallon nano College Dorm Tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...94#post2114094

02-02-2013, 05:01 PM	#10
HD Blazingwolf Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 4,738	colorata leaves are narrower and less colorful than sunset. IMO __________________ Sump Pimp #7 75G Rainbowfish Journal

02-02-2013, 06:18 PM	#12
ADJAquariums Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 962	Hmmm, i had no idea they werent truely aquatic, however everywhere i read says that they grow and can live underwater __________________ 40 gal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2194146#post2194146 Breeding fish and Genetics thread http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=214906

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